Allied Health Professional Cadet Recruitment 2026 at SA Health

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Aug, 26

Salary

38.29

Posted On

11 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Workload Management, Clinical Awareness, Patient Care, Ethical Practice, Confidentiality

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

[https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/532/ProviderAsset/scribble/4087fbed-bfd9-4348-b3b8-6804a31058ea.png] * Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Allied Health, Various locations across Yorke and Mid North Regions * Casual Contracts available (up to 30 June 2027 ) * Multi-classification Salaries * AHA1/2 - $33.57 per hour + 25% casual loading* | AHA3 - $35.93 to $38.29 per hour + 25% casual loading * Eligibility Open to Everyone *This role attracts a fixed allowance that ensures a minimum salary equivalent to AHA2 (third increment) prorated, based on the Undertaking as within the Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025. Allied Health Cadetship Program 2026 Build your career your way in your community Are you enrolled to study podiatry, speech pathology, occupational therapy or physiotherapy? If so, this is the program you've been waiting for! The Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) Allied Health Cadetship program offers paid allied health assistant employment to students studying an undergraduate or masters in the above allied health professions. The cadetship is expanding in 2026 with YNLHN increasing intake from 4 to 8 cadets into the program. The overall aim of the program is to: * Provide an allied health education and workforce pathway for local students and job seekers to improve recruitment and retention of staff in the network * Provide reliable high quality allied health services for the YNLHN community We encourage you to read the document below for detailed information about what the cadetship offers and eligibility. Yorke and Northern Local Health Network Allied Health Cadetship 2026.pdf [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtaoNCEg4_INYZ4dP-Ju6823fLyCJNOcSi35P3zidc61AdOsYCTuElosmLlSFnh6JlPyIv7tYP3RXkZw6OLYa7fhaYsECjhvW5nAorFsiVu_xDEKQ5tPSseIUGFemKjCS0aPSQm0V5RzHeVbBaiFk5Ag%7e%7e] This opportunity is best suited to candidates who meet the essential criteria outlined below: * Qualifications & Experience – must be enrolled in an Allied Health undergraduate or masters degree in speech pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy or podiatry * Skills & Abilities – Exceptional communication skills, compassionate nature, value teamwork, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks, work independently or within a team with minimal supervision and adapt to change * Clinical Awareness – Ability to take direction from allied health professionals to recognise patient progress or deterioration, take appropriate action, and provide accurate handovers * Professionalism & Commitment – Reliability, confidentiality, and a commitment to ongoing learning, workplace safety, and ethical patient care. For the cadetship, you will be employed as an AHA1 Allied Health Assistant, AHA2 Allied Health Assistant or AHA3 Allied Health Assistant depending on qualifications and experience. Role Descriptions are attached below. About Us Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+SB communities, and people living with disability and/or neurodivergence. We support workplace adjustments and welcome you to share any access or support needs during recruitment and employment. Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options, may be available and can be discussed for this role. A career in YNLHN offers diverse opportunities, strong career development, and the chance to live and work across a unique landscape including farming regions, coastline, vineyards, and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the video below to learn more about working with us Work with us - Yorke and Northern LHN [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkCqisvLOoE]. In addition to casual wages and superannuation, we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is and eligibility click here [https://www.smartsalary.com.au/salary-packaging/]. For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health click here [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sahealth.sa.gov.au%2Fwps%2Fwcm%2Fconnect%2Fpublic%2Bcontent%2Fsa%2Bhealth%2Binternet%2Fcareers%2Fworking%2Bfor%2Bsa%2Bhealth%2Four%2Bbenefits%2Frelocation%2Bsupport&data=05%7C01%7CMackenzee.McCauley%40sa.gov.au%7C9cef51991ccb4edbaf4b08db4c350b6c%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C1%7C0%7C638187562925915049%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=b2MukRJPynV%2FHhu19RT%2Fwssw%2Bgt5vZz9Ki3Rb2MSGMs%3D&reserved=0]. Check(s) Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements: * DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) * DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check * National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) * Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/Public+Content/SA+Health+Internet/Clinical+Resources/Clinical+Programs+and+Practice+Guidelines/Immunisation+for+health+professionals/Health+care+worker+immunisation+and+screening+requirements] in the workplace. Enquiries Esther Miller, Senior Project Officer Allied Health, Phone 0435 244 421 or via email esther.miller@sa.gov.au [esther.miller@sa.gov.au] Application Closing Date 8 June 2026 - 11.55PM Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/careers/how+to+apply/how+to+apply] for further information. Job ref: 933452. Attachments 933452 AHA1 Allied Health Assistant Role Description.pdf [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMt7Wd6Jb2DWEzDehAOQ4r8IVG3CclbAm8-xBtZsNzrSwF7X6ZP4wyUJmZmvGVCRG61AmTCzMn0CeFox85XGCqyiPlUNBuEobTqb-iSQAmqN2oR41R_nbKKjI4HgemLrxq4K4sOJydII7wSfW5BOAmMQw%7e%7e] 933452 AHA2 Allied Health Assistant Role Description.pdf [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtRxoGzd6qllBDSKg9l2tL38cD9rdz4CmWF4GKFK6Kwg6XUEbbZhl1MnnjnztQ3pvVkeDNxvH_zQpzKq1DkM_6JZT1xwsiGScSMB2iR0LKZaX8ctdq4JzZ022pCHqTZn0E5GvI-DAZNZLyHP3rGFmuSg%7e%7e] 933452 AHA3 Allied Health Assistant Role Description.pdf [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtZH6QPanu1TcPM6c6u27pikZx7mbkCvXREbl5jvz94VZT6Vq1IUcIWv8r1GhLnJ_cjW_X75ZURf25Rbne5u3OnnMPt8XP6PAa3HE0q69JILw2qNliOwefPLr4ssue9TRG2L-VRQIHogYFUfbdtucJ7A%7e%7e] Australian applicant guidelines [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/careers/how+to+apply/australian+applicant+guidelines] International applicant guidelines [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/careers/how+to+apply/international+applicant+guidelines]

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality allied health assistant services to the community under the direction of allied health professionals. Support patient progress monitoring and provide accurate clinical handovers.