Allied Health Assistant Level 2/3 - Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 6 months with possibility of extension
Classification: Allied Health Assistant Level 3 (PN 40167)
Salary: $66,672 - $88,163 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: University of Canberra Hospital, Bruce
Section: Adult Impatient Mental Health Services
Closing Date: 18 November 2026

What can we offer you: 

About the Role:

Join a passionate and recovery-focused team at the Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (AMHRU), located at the University of Canberra Hospital. Working within Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol and Drug Services, you will support adults experiencing mental illness to build independence, develop life skills and achieve their recovery goals. AMHRU works alongside the Adult Mental Health Day Service to deliver evidence-based, person-centred rehabilitation programs that promote wellbeing, resilience and successful community reintegration.

As an Allied Health Assistant, you will work closely with Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Nurses and other multidisciplinary team members to support the delivery of psychosocial rehabilitation programs. You will assist consumers to engage in therapeutic activities, promote recovery-oriented goals, facilitate participation in daily living and healthy lifestyle programs, and support connections with community and NDIS services. The role also provides opportunities to contribute to service improvement initiatives, resource development, clinical administration and the supervision of junior Allied Health Assistant staff and students.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate individual who enjoys working collaboratively and building positive relationships with consumers, families and colleagues. You will bring strong communication and organisational skills, a commitment to recovery-oriented practice and the ability to adapt in a dynamic clinical environment. If you are passionate about supporting people on their mental health recovery journey and thrive as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, we would love to hear from you.

This position works across a seven-day roster, with shifts scheduled between 7:00am and 7:00pm, Monday to Sunday.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

To Apply: 

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. 

 

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. 

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together 
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Bronwyne Thomson on 02 5124 0150 or at BronwynE.Thomson@act.gov.au

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