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Launch your healthcare career with paid training, handson experience, and a supportive team behind you! Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until November 2027 Position Classification: Trainee Year 12 Level A Remuneration: $14.25 - $21.03 per hour + super Location: Narrabri Community Health Service Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ611556 Applications Close: Monday, 17th November 2025 About The Job This Allied Health Assistant traineeship offers a fantastic opportunity to gain a recognised qualification in Certificate III/IV in Allied Health Assistance while getting handson experience. Under the supervision of Allied Health professionals, you will assist the team with clinical and nonclinical tasks. These may include patient onetoone sessions, group exercise classes, setting up equipment, and maintaining treatment areas. The Allied Health team will provide you with dedicated support and time to complete your Certificate III/IV in Allied Health Assistance. You will have unique learning opportunities to explore various Allied Health career paths within Hunter New England Health. This traineeship is ideal for recent school leavers looking to gain a valuable qualification in a healthrelated field. Hunter New England is committed to Closing The Gap and to supporting and developing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Allied Health professionals. You will be provided thorough orientation to the service and role, along with networks for support and connection. About Us Join a skilled Allied Health team dedicated to providing excellent patient care. As part of the Narrabri team, youll be welcomed into a friendly, dedicated and supportive environment working alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Dietitians, a Social Worker and a Speech Pathologist. Youll be given supervision and support from the Narrabri team, who are eager to help you learn and grow as a professional during your traineeship. Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to grow your career. We are a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, providing a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast regions. About You Currently at school, or a recent school leaver, eager to start a career in health. Motivated and enthusiastic about learning new skills. Eager to learn about and help improve the health outcomes for the community. Keen to work as part of a team supporting the community. Can communicate respectfully and build rapport easily with people. Requirements Must have completed Year 10 at a minimum. Applicants need to have finished school within the last 12 months. Benefits Discover the important role Allied Health professionals play in delivering care to the community. Support communities to achieve better health outcomes by contributing your skills and knowledge in meaningful ways. Expand your horizons through unique experiences that enhance your personal and professional growth. Connect with a wide range of Allied Health professionals and build networks that support inclusion and cultural responsiveness. Receive thorough orientation to the service and role, along with networks for support and connection. Additional Information An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or parttime vacancies. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. How To Apply Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability. What interests you about working in health and helping the community? Can you tell us about a time you used your communication skills when working in a team? How do you plan to balance your work responsibilities with your coursework throughout the traineeship? Need More Information? Click here for the Position Description. Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Sharon Philpott at [email protected]. Information For Applicants Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria, visit The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: This 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. At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrierfree application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr