Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 11 months with possibility of extension and or permanency
Classification: Allied Health Assistant Level 2/3 (PN 37820)
Salary: $66,672 - $88,163 (Plus 12.5%25 Super)
Location: Adult Mental Health Unit, The Canberra Hospital, ACT
Section: Adult Acute Mental Health Services
Closing Date: 12 July 2026
What can we offer you:
• | Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. |
• | Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. |
• | Flexible working conditions |
• | 12.5%25 Superannuation. |
• | Access to Employee Assistance Program. |
• | Access to onsite Physiotherapists. |
• | Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. |
About the Role:
Are you passionate about supporting people experiencing mental illness and contributing to a recovery-focused care environment? We are seeking a motivated Allied Health Assistant (AHA) to join our multidisciplinary team within Adult Mental Health Unit (AMHU).
Our service is guided by recovery-oriented principles, focusing on collaborative care involving consumers, carers, and key support services.
As an Allied Health Assistant, you will play an important support role within the allied health team, assisting in the delivery of care under the supervision of qualified allied health professionals.
This role is ideal for someone who is compassionate, reliable, and team-oriented; Interested in mental health and recovery-focused care; Able to communicate effectively with consumers and staff; Capable of recognising and reporting changes in behaviour or condition
We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace, opportunities for learning and professional development and the chance to contribute to meaningful recovery outcomes for consumers.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
• | Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. |
• | Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011is required. |
• | Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. |
• | Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals. |
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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 Jessica Page on (02) 5124 3618 or atJessica.Page@act.gov.au
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