Aboriginal Allied Health Assistant Trainee (Physiotherapy)

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until August 2027
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: $65,704.30 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ688941
Applications Close: Tuesday 1 September 2026

Aboriginal Allied Health Assistant Trainee (Physiotherapy), Prince of Wales Hospital

An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

This is an Aboriginal Identified Role - We need someone to bring their cultural capability and lived experience as an Aboriginal person to this role. As part of the recruitment process, we will ask you to provide documentation to confirm your Aboriginality and your cultural capability will also be assessed through the recruitment process.

This position is a Traineeship opportunity. As part of your employment you will complete a Certificate III Health Service Assistance at TAFE while completing on the job training.

Additional Benefits

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

The Role

The Aboriginal Allied Health Assistant Trainee (Physiotherapy) supports the delivery of safe, person-centred physiotherapy services at Prince of Wales Hospital under the supervision of a Physiotherapist. The role assists clients with individual and group therapy programs, monitors and reports client responses, supports safe manual handling and personal care, and promotes the active involvement of clients, families and carers.

The Trainee also assists with the preparation, maintenance and safety of therapy equipment, clinical administration, data collection and documentation, while contributing to multidisciplinary team activities, quality improvement, research and evaluation. The role requires culturally sensitive and confidential communication, adherence to NSW Health and SESLHD policies and procedures, and a commitment to work health and safety, professional development and delivering respectful, high-quality care.

Where You'll be Working

Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. We have transitioned the majority of inpatient units and wards to the Acute Services Building (ASB) including a state of the art Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. POWH provides an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes as a result of the provision of person-centred care.

Randwick Local council is renowned for our world-class beaches and supported by cafes and restaurants to tickle your taste-buds, Randwick’s fascinating coastline and atmosphere will have you in awe the minute you arrive. Offering a mix of historic buildings, impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, you’ll never be short of things to do in this progressive community.

Selection Criteria

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.

1. This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Applicants will be required to provide confirmation of Aboriginality as part of the recruitment process.
2. Willingness to complete Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance to meet ongoing employment requirements.
3. Proven interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
4. Computer literacy or a willingness to learn.
5. Understanding of requirement to work with supervisors to organise work priorities and manage time effectively.
6. General knowledge and understanding of safety in the hospital setting.

Need more information? 

  1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
  2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Joshua Wakefield on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email ***************@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for Applicants:

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (***************@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website