Allied Health Assistant

Allied Health Assistant (Physiotherapy)

Permanent Part-time 18hrs- 3 days/ week

Healthscope – Hunter Valley Private Hospital

Hunter Valley Private Hospital is located in Shortland on the fringe of Newcastle and is close to the Pacific Motorway, vineyards and university. We are an independent 83 bed facility with a 5 theatre Operating Suite providing medical (geriatric and palliation), rehabilitation and surgical services. We are committed to providing a workplace culture that respects, supports and rewards staff members. Hunter Valley Private Hospital is accredited by the ACHS and has a dedicated focus on providing quality healthcare to our patients.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Allied Health Assistant to join the Physiotherapy team on a permanent part-time basis. You will be tasked with conducting patient therapy programs, both in individual and group settings, under the direction and supervision of the physiotherapist with adult inpatient and outpatients. The role will also involve providing administrative assistance, and hydrotherapy to assist the physiotherapy team with the daily management of our caseload.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:                           

·                  Certificate IV in Health Service Assistance (Allied Health Assistance);

·                  Previous experience in physiotherapy department

·                  Demonstrated communication skills and interpersonal skills;

·                  Flexible, positive approach to work.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:          

·                  Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads and work independently;

·                  Experience working in a multidisciplinary team;

·                  Relevant clinical experience in rehabilitation;

·                  Previous experience running group sessions;

·                  Intermediate to advanced computer skills.

Please visit our website for further information on the hospital at www.hvph.com.au

Applications close: 24^th December 2025

To Apply: Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and a CV, along with the contact details of two professional referees.

For Further Enquires: Kate Godfrey, Allied Health Manager - 0249 443774 (Monday to Thursday) or Kate Coleman on 0249 443789 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday) or alternatively email kathryn.godfrey@healthscope.com.au

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and a CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.