Allied Health Assistant (School Based in Forbes and/or Parkes)

Location: Forbes & Parkes - Not a remote role, must be based in these areas

Employment type: Full time (if working in Forbes and Parkes or Part time (if just working in Forbes or Parkes), fixed term until October 2027

Employer: Royal Far West

Start Date: 6th October 2026 or as close to this date as possible

We are seeking an Allied Health Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team in our Schools and Early Years Program and support the delivery of allied health programs within partner school in Forbes & Parkes. Please note, this is not a remote role and the successful candidates will need to be based in Forbes & Parkes. 

In this role, you will work closely with qualified clinicians to implement therapy activities and programs designed by speech pathologists, occupational therapists, psychologists and social workers. Your work will support students to build skills towards their individual therapy goals in communication, movement, emotional regulation and participation in learning, helping them to engage more fully in their everyday school environments.

You will be employed by Royal Far West and will spend much of your time working within partner schools. This requires strong collaboration with teachers and school staff, while adhering to both Royal Far West policies and school policies relating to child safety, wellbeing and inclusion. The role is flexible, with opportunities for part‑time or full‑time employment, depending on service needs and applicant availability.

The role also involves working respectfully with families and local communities, recognising the importance of cultural identity, community knowledge and strong relationships in supporting children’s development, wellbeing and learning.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE 

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated interest and/or experience in working with children, families and communities to support participation, learning and development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build respectful, trusting relationships with children, families, school staff and colleagues.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, following direction and working under supervision.
• Demonstrated capacity to take direction, manage priorities and organise work tasks to meet agreed timelines and objectives.
• Cultural responsiveness and a demonstrated commitment to working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities.
• Basic computer literacy and willingness to use digital systems and platforms (e.g. email, Microsoft Office, Zoom, data recording systems).
• Willingness to learn, reflect and participate in on‑the‑job training, supervision and professional development.

OUR CULTURE:

• Royal Far West is a rewarding, inspiring, diverse and purpose driven workplace which aims to elevate and harness our people power to support the health and wellbeing of country children for generations to come.
• Our core values of Care, Connection, Passion, and Impact are integral to the organisation. Respecting and upholding these values enables us to maintain a positive, innovative and highly collaborative workplace culture. 
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• BENEFITS OFFERED
• Royal Far West has been recognised as one of Australia and New Zealand’s Best Places to Work in the prestigious annual list, published by The Australian Financial Review and Boss Magazine.  Our extensive benefits offered, include:
• Structured induction program
• Meaningful work where you are making a positive difference. You will be supporting children’s mental health, their wellbeing and helping them to build resilience.
• Career and professional development opportunities:  There are great opportunities to learn best practice, we offer an Impactful Leadership Program to emerging leaders, interactive workshops offered to develop your work skills as well as online mandatory training. 
• Multi-disciplinary workplace. Across RFW we have collaborative and supportive resident paediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists and social workers to name a few.
• Attractive remuneration: base salary + 12% superannuation
• Salary Packaging – up to $15,900 of your general living expenses can be offered tax free + meals and entertainment up to $2,650 pa tax free. See details at www.gosalary.com.au
• Recognition & Reward – Length of service awards and recognition awards aligned to our values.
• Positive Culture – We are an inclusive organisation welcoming people from all walks of life!
• CARE Days - up to 5 days off to look after individuals’ health and wellbeing, on top of Annual and Personal Leave, with the intention to provide employees with an opportunity to take regular breaks throughout the year.
• Benefits Program with discounts available on many high street purchases across Australia and access to novated car leasing.
• Pandemic Leave - 7 days paid leave, per calendar year to employees that have been impacted by either a disaster or pandemic which effects their ability to attend work.
• Gifted Leave - gifting leave of up to 3 working days over the Christmas and New year holiday period.
• Paid Parental Leave – 14 weeks full leave pay for the primary care giver and 4 weeks full leave for the non-primary care giver. Access to paid lactation breaks and lactation facilities.

HOW TO APPLY

If you like to take the first step in developing your career in a purpose led organisation, please submit your CV and cover letter, addressing the essential criteria, by clicking on the “Apply” button.

For further information please contact Holly Mortimer - Multidisciplinary Team Leader on hmortimer@royalfarwest.org.au and/or review the position description available on Royal Far West's Careers website.

Candidates will be reviewed as they are submitted so, please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Royal far West is privileged to work with First Nations communities and families. We are committed to the process of reconciliation and we value and respect the diversity of our employees.

Royal Far West does not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable law.   

Royal Far West encourages applications from minorities and all other qualified applicants. 

Only those applicants who have the right to work and are currently residing in Australia can be considered. 

As a child safe organisation, all employees at Royal Far West are required to provide a NSW Working with Children Check  

If working with us to provide services to NDIS clients you will also be required to provide a NDIS Worker Check.

If working with us on a contract that specifies you will also be required to provide a Criminal Record Check