Aboriginal Allied Health Assistant Trainee (Identified)

Full job description
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 30/09/2026)
Position Classification: Trainee Year 10 Level A - Trainee Year 11 Level A - Trainee Year 12 Level A
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $12.14 - $21.04 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ584885
Applications Close: 22/07/2025

This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as an Aboriginal person and be accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed
and develop in your chosen career role.


About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.

Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.

Nepean Hospital is excited to offer an opportunity for an Aboriginal Allied Health Assistant Trainees in our dynamic Physiotherapy department. This position is responsible for the provision of Allied Health Assistant support for Physiotherapy services at Nepean Hospital.

This role is perfect for someone with a strong commitment to health and well-being, and a desire to contribute to the care and rehabilitation of patients in a culturally sensitive and supportive environment. As a trainee, you'll receive hands-on experience, mentorship, and training from our experienced physiotherapy team. You'll work closely with patients, helping them regain mobility and improve their quality of life.

We invite you to make this next step in your career with us. Apply Today!

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

Accrued Day Off (ADO)
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.


For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.

What you will bring to the role

Aboriginality - Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a requirement for this position, Please demonstrate your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14 (d) of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977.
Minimum Year 10 School Education or above who do not hold a certificate III and who are not already under a traineeship program
A willingness to complete a certificate III in Allied Health Assistant qualifications throughout the traineeship program
Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Demonstrated ability to independently undertake tasks once delegated and operate with minimal supervision.


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Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Shelley Boyle on Shelley.Boyle@health.nsw.gov.au Read more