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Therapy Assistant, Inpatient Brain Injury Unit - job post

NSW Health
(part of NSW Government)
3.5 out of 5 stars
Westmead NSW
$31.86 - $33.56 an hour - Temporary, Full-time
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Job details

Pay

  • $31.86 - $33.56 an hour

Job type

  • Temporary
  • Full-time

Location

Westmead NSW

Full job description

Support recovery in a specialised brain injury unit
Work alongside expert OT & Speech Pathology teams
Build hands-on rehab skills in a dynamic clinical setting

Support, assist & empower patients on their rehabilitation journey through the brain injury recovery process.


Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 30/03/2027)

Position Classification: Allied Health Assistant

Remuneration: $31.86 - $33.56 per hour

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Brain Injury Unit, Westmead Hospital


Where you'll be working


Join the dedicated Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service at Westmead Hospital, a leading tertiary hospital known for excellence in complex rehabilitation care. You’ll be part of a highly specialised inpatient unit focused on supporting individuals with brain injuries to regain independence and improve quality of life.

  • Work in a specialised, multidisciplinary brain injury team

  • Gain exposure to complex and rewarding rehabilitation cases

  • Be supported through ongoing training and supervision

  • Contribute to a collaborative, patient-centred care environment

  • Access opportunities to grow your healthcare career


What you'll be doing


In this hands-on Allied Health Assistant role, you will support Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists to deliver effective rehabilitation programs and maximise patient outcomes.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

  • Assist with therapy programs to build patient functional skills

  • Deliver therapy sessions across hospital and community settings

  • Prepare therapy materials, equipment and patient resources

  • Document patient progress using electronic medical records

  • Support team operations, including admin and equipment management


Ready to make a difference?

Recovery from brain injury is one of the most profound journeys a patient can take – and you will be with them every step of the way. At WSLHD therapy assistants are valued members of a specialist rehabilitation team. Join NSW Health and enrich health in western Sydney in ways that truly change lives.


Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below, providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.


Selection Criteria:

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.

  • Demonstrated time management skills.

  • Ability to work professionally in a team.

  • Sewing ability.

  • Basic computer skills including use of email, internet, word processing and digital photography.

  • Willingness to learn new computer programs.

  • Previous experience working with people with disabilities.

  • Current NSW Driver's Licence valid within Australia.


Requisition ID: REQ676437
Applications Close: 19 July 2026

**Previous applicant need not apply.


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For inquiries about the role, contact Jodie Nichollas Phone : 02 8890 7941 e-mail jodie.nicholls@health.nsw.gov.au


People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.

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