Join Our Team at Facilitate OT as an Allied Health Assistant - Ideal for OT students Facilitate OT | Corrimal & Nowra | Permanent Part Time & Casual Opportunities Are you currently studying Occupational Therapy and looking to gain real-world, paid experience in a supportive community-based practice? Or, are you an experienced Allied Health Assistant looking to work in a team led by OTs who genuinely understand your role? Facilitate OT is seeking an Allied Health Assistant (AHA) to join our growing team - with a strong focus on supporting OT students who want meaningful, structured experience alongside their degree. Why this role is different As an AHA at Facilitate OT, you'll work directly alongside experienced OTs in community and clinic settings across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven. You'll contribute to real client outcomes while developing practical skills that complement your university learning. For OT students, this role offers; shadowing and joint visits with OTs Exposure to goal-setting and clinical reasoning discussions Participation in assessment set up and structured components Drafting sections of education resources and summaries for OT review Insight into quality systems, funding models and real-world service delivery You'll build early professional capability while remaining within AHA scope. Why Facilitate OT? We are a community-based Occupational Therapy practice with clinics in Corrimal and Nowra, supporting clients across all ages, diagnoses and funding schemes. Our approach is function-based and goal-directed. We pride ourselves on; Strong team culture (average staff tenure over 5 years) High clinical standards Genuine mentorship and structured supervision Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements Our AHA team have been an integral part of our team since 2016 and we have proudly supported OT students through to graduation and into their first OT role at FOT. About The Role As an AHA you will; Implement therapy programs under OT direction (1:1 & groups) Support assessments (set up, information gathering, scoring , report preparation support) Prepare and manage therapy resources and equipment Assist with equipment coordination and internal stock management Document sessions accurately and on time Provide professional, client-centred communication. We believe the Allied Health Assistant role is vital in empowering clients and their families to achieve greater independence and live their best lives. There are opportunities for work across both Corrimal and Nowra sites. What’s in it for You: Flexible hours that can align with university schedules Permanent part time or casual options Support from an experienced Community OT team Ongoing mentoring and professional development Access to equipment, assessments and established systems Employee Assistance Program and staff benefits Documented pathway to increase your skills under supervision Award-based renumeration (Health Professionals and Support Services Award) Who we're looking for; Ideal for: Students actively completing a Bachelor or Masters in Occupational Therapy Individuals wanting structured exposure to community OT practice Also suitable for: Certificate III or IV qualified Allied Health Assistants Experienced AHAs seeking flexible, team based work You will also need: Demonstrated ability to develop positive relationships with clients, families, schools and professional teams. Sound problem solving, organisational and time management skills Good written communication skills Willingness to work as part of a team and independently Familiarity with computer-based tasks such as outlook, word and excel Current Working with Children Check and National Criminal Records check. Current driver’s license (for community appointments with travel allowance). If you're passionate about Occupational Therapy and want to build practical capability in a supportive, community-focused team - we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your OT journey with Facilitate OT. Applications close Thursday 19th March - but don't wait - reach out today. Learn more about us here: www.FacilitateOT.com.au
