Allied Health Assistant

• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Berri
• AHA3 | Allied Health Assistant Level 3 - $72,753.00 p.a. - $77,536.00 p.a.
• Full time | Ongoing Permanent
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone 

About the Role:

Join a supportive Allied Health team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across the Riverland and Mallee Coorong region. In this rewarding role, you'll work alongside experienced allied health professionals to help deliver high-quality care and support to patients and clients, while developing your skills in a collaborative and community-focused environment.

What We're Looking For:

Essential Criteria 

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent qualification).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse communities.
• Ability to work under the supervision of Allied Health Professionals and adapt to changing workplace needs.
• Well-developed organisational, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of patient confidentiality, ethical practice, and the role of an Allied Health Assistant.

Desired Criteria 

• Relevant health, community or lifestyle qualification, with a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Experience in an Allied Health Assistant or healthcare setting, including patient manual handling.
• Knowledge of Work Health and Safety requirements and safe manual handling practices.

About Us

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
• Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support
• Join RMCLHN's Corporate and Administration Professionals Team (video)

Applicant Information

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check 
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

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Enquiries

Christene Eleftheriadis
Senior Manager Social Work
Phone: 8580 2500
E-mail: Christene.Eleftheriadis@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

26 August 2026 - 11.55PM

Attachments

AHA3 - Allied Health Assistant - Role Description.pdf

About Berri Factsheet.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines