Allied Health Assistant (Level 1-3) - Burudyara Forensic Mental Health Unit
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week)
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: $65,704 - $74,519 per annum + annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Concord Centre for Mental Health
Requisition ID: REQ679876
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our vision is excellence in health and healthcare for all!
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for two Allied Health Assistant roles to contribute to a new service, Burudyara Forensic Mental Health Unit. These roles will involve supporting the allied health team at Burudyara Forensic Mental Health Unit. Duties will include facilitating therapeutic group activities, supporting rehabilitation and skill development, assisting with community reintegration including navigating welfare systems, and completing tasks as allocated.
The ideal Candidate
- Equivalent work experience in an allied health or health related setting and/or successful completion of Certificate III or Certificate IV Allied Health Assistant or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
- Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy.
- Current NSW driver's licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
- The ability to use the Concord Hospital Staff Gym
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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Applications Close: 27 July 2026
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