Allied Health Assistant

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

Reference number

REQ667300

Occupation

Allied Health Assistant

Work type

Part-Time

Location

Wollongong & The South Coast

Salary Information

$63177.29 - $63177.29

Closing date

14 June 2026 at 11:59pm

Help change lives every day in a hands-on healthcare role where you’ll support Allied Health professionals to deliver outstanding patient care across a dynamic and rewarding clinical environment.

$31.86 - $33.56 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Part Time 19 hours per week | Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital (SMH) | REQ667300

| Grade: Allied Health Assistant Level 1/2

| Applications close: 14 June 2026

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

As an Allied Health Assistant with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, you will play an important role in supporting Allied Health Professionals to deliver high-quality patient care across a fast-paced healthcare environment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll assist with patient treatments and group interventions, transport patients, maintain clinical equipment and therapy spaces, and provide valuable administrative support to the department. This diverse role requires strong communication skills, the ability to prioritise competing demands, and a compassionate, professional approach when working with patients, families and healthcare staff across multiple sites.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital is the main referral hospital for the Shoalhaven region, providing emergency care, medical, surgical and orthopaedic services. The hospital has an Intensive Care Unit focusing on high dependency and coronary patients, Children’s Ward and Maternity Unit, as well as a purpose-built regional Cancer Care Centre.

The hospital is currently undergoing a significant $440M redevelopment that will redefine how healthcare is delivered within the Region. Once complete in mid-2026, the new seven-storey Acute Services Building and refurbishments on the current hospital site will bring a focus on career development. allowing you to grow your career, acquire new skills and advance professionally as the hospital continues to develop. There has never been a better time to join the progressive and expanding team in the Shoalhaven providing the highest standard of care to the Shoalhaven community.

To about the redevelopment, visit our website or watch the flythrough of the new hospital here.

There are many benefits of living and working in the Shoalhaven. The region is home to some of Australia’s most beautiful beaches, waterways and National Parks - with Jervis Bay and Kangaroo Valley only a short, 20-minute drive away – and is also host to many annual food and arts festivals and events.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
Working With Children Check (WWCC)
Valid NSW Drivers Licence
Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance, or equivalent work experience and a willingness to work towards certification

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. Need more information or help applying?

Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.
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For role-related queries or help applying, contact Stacey White at ***email_hidden***

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.