Are you a recent school-leaver looking for on-the-job learning experience? Are you currently at school, but looking at alternative career pathways? Our Hunter New England Allied Health Assistant Traineeship is a great way to gain invaluable experience in Allied Health support and the health sector.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until January 2027
Position Classification: Trainee Year 12 Lvl A
Remuneration: $14.82 - $21.88 per hour + super
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Manning Hospital, Taree
Requisition ID: REQ615217
Applications Close: Thursday, 4th December 2025

About the job:
This Allied Health Assistant traineeship offers a fantastic opportunity to gain a recognised qualification in Certificate III/IV in Allied Health Assistance while getting hands-on experience. Under the supervision of Allied Health professionals and support staff, you will assist the team with clinical and non-clinical tasks. This may include patient one-to-one sessions, group exercise classes, setting up equipment, and maintaining treatment areas. The Allied Health team will provide you with dedicated support and time to complete your Certificate III/IV in Allied Health Assistance.

You will have unique learning opportunities to explore various Allied Health career paths within Hunter New England Health. This traineeship is ideal for recent school leavers looking to gain a valuable qualification in a health-related field.

Hunter New England is committed to Closing The Gap. We are committed to supporting and developing Allied Health professionals that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. You will be provided thorough orientation to the service and role, along with networks for support and connection.

About you:

• Currently at school, or a recent school leaver, eager to start a career in health.
• Motivated and enthusiastic about learning new skills.
• Eager to learn about and help improve the health outcomes for the community.
• Keen to work as part of a team supporting the community.
• Be able to communicate respectfully and build rapport easily with people.

About us:
Join a skilled Allied Health team and support staff dedicated to providing excellent patient care. As part of the Physiotherapy team, you?ll be embraced by a friendly, collaborative atmosphere working alongside both Allied Health Professionals and AHAs. You?ll have supervision and support provided from the Physiotherapy team, who are very eager to help you learn and grow as a professional during your traineeship.

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to grow your career. We are a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, providing a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast regions. As the largest employer in the region, we encourage collaboration, openness and respect in the workplace to empower our employees to use their knowledge, skills and experience to meet the principle of Excellence. Every patient. Every time.

Requirements:

• Need to have completed year 10 at a minimum.
• Applicants need to have finished school within the last 12 months.

   

Benefits:

• Discover the important role Allied Health professionals play in delivering care to the community.
• Support communities to achieve better health outcomes by contributing your skills and knowledge in meaningful ways.
• Expand your horizons through unique experiences that enhance your personal and professional growth.
• Connect with a wide range of Allied Health professionals and build networks that support inclusion and cultural responsiveness.

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

How to apply:
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.

1. What interests you about working in health and helping the community?
2. How do you plan to balance your work responsibilities with your coursework throughout the traineeship?
3. Tell me about a time you had to figure something out on your own. What steps did you take?