Join to apply for the Allied Health Assistant role at Hunter New England Local Health DistrictMake a real impact connecting families to the support they needRemuneration: $30.63 per hour + superannuation + salary packagingLocation: Newcastle Community Health ServiceEmployment Type: Temporary Part Time January 2026 until July 2028Position Classification: Allied Health AssistantsHours Per Week: 20Requisition ID: REQ608129Applications Close: Sunday 9th November 2025About the RoleAs the Community Linker, you will provide practical, handson support to families allocated to the intervention arm of the clinical trial. You will:Conduct intake appointments with parents/carers following project protocolsSupport families to navigate health, disability, and social care systemsAssist with referrals, forms, service linkages, and appointment bookingsFollow up with families at least monthly (phone, telehealth, or facetoface) over a 6month periodDocument all interactions in the electronic medical record and research data logsEscalate safety or wellbeing concerns to the site Social Worker or Principal Investigator as requiredLiaise with members of the rehabilitation team involved in the childs careSupport unmetneeds screening and recruitment activities (as needed)Training & SupportBefore commencing clinical trial duties, you will receive:Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificationAdverse Event Reporting trainingElectronic medical record trainingMandatory HETI modules (e.g., child protection, WHS, privacy)Specialised project training, including Common Approach, HOPE, and Accidental Counsellor trainingYou will be supported by the Rehabilitation Service Manager, site Social Worker, site Principal Investigator, the EPICND Chief Investigator, Project Coordinator, and local Research Assistants.About UsHNEkidsRehab, located at 621 Hunter Street, Newcastle, is a dynamic paediatric rehabilitation service supporting children with conditions such as acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions. We work in partnership with families to enable children to achieve their goals and participate fully in life.Why Join Us?Play a meaningful role in improving outcomes for children and their familiesBe part of a supportive, multidisciplinary rehabilitation teamReceive structured supervision, training and professional developmentContribute to research that mattersEnjoy flexible parttime hours (20 hours across 3 days, MonThurs)Enjoy a career where you''re challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locationsSustainable Healthcare: Together towards zeroProximity to shopping and other servicesSalary packaging optionsFitness PassportEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family membersOpportunity to work and collaborate with a range of nonclinical and clinical professionalsAdditional InformationTo be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a NewZealand citizen with a current NewZealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.An eligibility list will be created for future temporary parttime vacancies.We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.Need more information?Click here for the Position DescriptionFind out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Jeni White on [email protected] For ApplicantsApplicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: Up website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.Seniority levelEntry level #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Allied Health Assistant