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Job description Agency Department of Health Work unit Territory Equipment Program Job title Allied Health Assistant Designation Technical 2 Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 30/06/2027 Salary $70,859 - $79,902 Location Darwin Position number 16194 RTF 345842 Closing 23/04/2026 Contact officer Julie Bromley on 0401 116 104 or About the agency Apply online APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS. Information for applicants inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website. Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website. Primary objective Provide allied health assistant and administrative support for clients of the Territory Equipment Program (TEP). The Allied Health Assistant will work collaboratively with the TEP team to provide aids and equipment which support elderly people to remain living in the community. Context statement The Territory Equipment Program aims to assist eligible residents of the Northern Territory, with permanent or long term functional impairment, by providing prescribed equipment, aids and appliances. The program aims to enhance their safety and independence and to assist them to live and participate in their community. TEP administer the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) Assistive Technology and Home Adjustments. Key duties and responsibilities 1. Administer the timely processing of client prescriptions, loan agreements, and equipment reviews; efficient administration of the inventory management system including the ordering, dispatch, issue, return, recovery, retrieval, refurbishment, recycling, reissue, disposal and destruction of equipment; efficient administration of relevant contracts; and reception duties. 2. Research, source, obtain quotes and order resources, equipment, and/or stock, in keeping with team direction and budget parameters and ensure related invoices are processed as per Departmental procedures. 3. Maintain information in the Community Care Information System (CCIS), and Allied Health Equipment Management Solution (AHEMS) to a high standard. Utilise records management and archiving procedures. 4. Participate in quality improvement initiatives 5. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces. Selection criteria Essential 1. Demonstrated understanding of the needs and rights of the client group and the services available to them in their home and community. 2. Demonstrated understanding of multicultural differences and the impacts on health outcomes 3. Demonstrated time management and organisational skills to ensure clinical and non-clinical duties are carried out efficiently. 4. Working knowledge and experience in procurement policy, sourcing of quotes, and processing financial information. 5. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills in working with clients, their families and the multidisciplinary allied health team. 6. Demonstrated understanding of ethical behaviour, including the application of privacy and confidentiality principles. 7. An awareness of and ability to apply and adhere to organisational policies and core values. 8. Well-developed computer skills including use of Microsoft Office programmes and an ability to learn new 9. Hold current NT drivers licence or have the ability to obtain Desirable 1. Formal qualifications in Certificate 4 in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent. Further information Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.