Allied Health Assistant

• The Royal Adelaide Hospital and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
• AHA2 – $43.58 per hour + super + salary packaging
• Casual – 12 Months (weekend and weekday shifts available)

Join over 2,600 allied health professionals at CALHN and play a vital role in delivering safe and connected world-class care across South Australia.

• Make a real difference across emergency, acute, rehabilitation, community and mental health care settings.
• Thrive in a values-driven organisation that puts people first and is future focused.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams that support innovation and professional growth.
• Be part of a leading health network shaping the future of health through care, research and education.

At CALHN, every voice matters. We prioritise the safety of our staff and patients, and staying connected across teams to deliver a seamless patient journey through our Safe and Connected Operating Model.

Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Join our Emergency Multidisciplinary Assessment Team (EMAT) and make a real difference from the moment patients arrive in the Emergency Department through to their discharge home. Working under guidance from Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Social Workers, you'll provide hands on support with interventions, help patients to maximise independence and achieve timely discharge. No two days are the same in this rewarding and varied role.

• Support patients in the Emergency Department and community to maximise functional outcomes
• Monitor patient progress and report changes to clinicians
• Prepare and adjust therapy equipment and aids
• Support patient transfers, transport and personal care needs
• Record interventions and patient outcomes accurately
• Collaborate with allied health and multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain safe, clean therapy spaces and equipment
• Contribute to quality improvement and research activities

Connect with Jessica De Ionno, EMAT Allied Health Team Leader

P: 0481 483 067
E: jessica.deionno@sa.gov.au

You are a caring and adaptable Allied Health Assistant who works confidently with patients and clinical teams while delivering safe, respectful and responsive care.

• Hold a Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent
• Apply therapeutic skills under allied health professional direction
• Recognise patient changes and escalate concerns appropriately
• Manage priorities, deadlines and workload effectively
• Communicate clearly while maintaining patient confidentiality

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required  951489 - RD for Allied Health Assistant.pdf
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description

Applications close: 11:55 pm, Sunday, 11 October 2026

Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information.

Recruitment agencies and third parties need not apply – we’ve got this covered.

Advertised: 23 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 07 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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