Allied Health Assistant - Eating Disorder Residential Treatment Centre at ACT Health

Canberra, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

88163.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Allied Health Support, Team Collaboration, Meal Support Therapy, Administrative Tasks, Professional Development, Quality Initiatives, Multidisciplinary Team Processes, Client Interaction

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Allied Health Assistant Level 2/3 (PN 64215, 70482) Salary: $66,672 - $88,163 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Eating Disorder Residential Treatment Centre, Coombs, ACT Section: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Closing Date: 4 February 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. • Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates. (subject to review and approval) About the Role: The Eating Disorder Residential Treatment Centre (EDRTC) is seeking motivated and experienced Allied Health Assistants to take on the AHA Level 3 role within our team. There are two positions available, both full time – permanent. Under the supervision and guidance of Allied health manager and Senior Health professionals, you will aid and support the EDRTC team in the delivery of allied health services to young people and adults with an eating disorder who require intensive 24/7 care. Allied health services at the centre include group sessions, meal support therapy, administrative task and family and individual sessions. You will undertake professional development, supervision, participate in quality initiatives and contribute to the multidisciplinary team processes. The AHA does not make clinical assessment or clinical judgment in this role; however, they will be expected to recognise a change in consumer function and status and the possible impact on the planned program. This role requires to work on a rotating roster including weekends and/or after-hours, additionally need to be available to work within all program areas of CAMHS, as service needs arise. Please note: Appointment may be made on written application alone. 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. • Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act2011 is 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. 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. The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Alex Cobb on (02) 5124 6533 or at alex.cobb@act.gov.au #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

The Allied Health Assistant will support the delivery of allied health services to individuals with eating disorders under the supervision of health professionals. Responsibilities include aiding in group sessions, meal support therapy, and participating in quality initiatives.