Allied Health Assistant
Location
Darwin NT
Full job description
Job Description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Royal Darwin, Palmerston Hospital
Job title Allied Health Assistant Designation Technical 2
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 6 months
Salary $68,795 - $77,575 Location Darwin
Position numbers 40404 RTF 327861 Closing 04/08/2025
Contact officer Stephen Pennington, Deputy Director on 08 8922 8338
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=327861
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go.
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provide allied health assistance and other support services as directed for patients of Royal Darwin Palmerston. The Allied Health
Assistant/Technician will work under the direction of the health professional in the provision of allied health services to optimise outcomes
for the patient group.
Context statement
NT Health provides integrated allied health services in a variety of service settings including acute and sub-acute care, primary health care,
aged care, and mental health.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Prepare for and undertake clinical tasks under the direction and delegation of the allied health professional.
2. Ensure the maintenance of allied health equipment and/or stock, including storage, labelling, cleaning, receiving, distribution, delivery,
and return, as well as rotation and monitoring levels of equipment, consumables, and other resources.
3. Participate in administrative support duties and assist allied health professionals with client related records as per team policies.
4. Research, source, obtain quotes and order resources, equipment, and/or stock, in keeping with team direction and budget parameters
and ensure related invoices are processed as per Departmental procedures.
5. Provide support and allow shadowing to students, trainees, new staff.
6. Under the delegation of the allied health professional, assist with any required screening of clients using a standardised screening tool
and/or other appropriate questionnaires/resources.
7. Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
8. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in
order to ensure high quality, safe services, and workplaces.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. A Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance OR relevant experience in a field of technical work closely related to the duties of the
vacancy.
2. Demonstrated understanding of multicultural differences and the impacts on health outcomes
3. Well-developed communication, interpersonal skills, negotiation, and conflict management skills, with experience working in a team
environment to achieve positive health outcomes.
4. Ability to work under direction and instruction to assist health professionals provide high quality clinical services.
5. Ability to think laterally and problem solve independently with initiative and demonstrated organisational and time management skills.
6. Working experience with patients and consumers within a hospital setting.
7. Upholds a high level of personal integrity, confidentiality, adaptability, and the ability to interact with diverse cultures.
8. Well-developed computer skills including use of Microsoft Office programmes and an ability to learn new IT systems.
Desirable
1. Experience identifying and participating in quality improvement initiatives to improve workplace practices
Further information
The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a criminal
history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This role carries specific
immunisation requirements. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B
(indirect contact with blood or body substances) - check with contact person.