​Allied health careers in NSW - there's something for everyone

NSW Health is now recruiting for a range of allied health professionals and other health professionals including mental health, adult and paediatric care and aged care. Positions are available for acute and subacute care, rehabilitation and in community-based health services.

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What we offer

  • Short or long-term employment opportunities
  • Full-time or part-time work and flexible work practices
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Salary packaging for eligible employees
  • Generous leave provisions
  • Excellent career opportunities are available for mental health workers in city, regional and coastal areas
  • Temporary sponsorships
  • A diverse range of career options
  • Professional support and development

Clinical areas

  • Art Therapy
  • Audiology
  • Counselling
  • Dietetics and nutrition
  • Diversional therapy
  • Exercise physiology
  • Genetic counselling
  • Hospital pharmacy
  • Music therapy
  • Nuclear medical technology
  • Occupational therapy
  • Orthoptics
  • Orthotics and prosthetics
  • Physiotherapy
  • Play therapy
  • Podiatry
  • Psychology
  • Radiation therapy
  • Radiography
  • Sexual assault worker
  • Social work
  • Speech pathology
  • Welfare officer

Other health professionals

  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health workers
  • Community Mental Health Practitioners
  • Clinical Director Drug and Alcohol
  • Mental Health Emergency Care Clinicians
  • Mental Health Rehab Coordinator
Health professionals with child 

Advice for applicants

Requirements to practice in New South Wales depend upon your speciality and can include registration and/or eligibility for membership of your professional association.

Registration to practice in New South Wales is overseen by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

For more information about professional associations, please refer to Allied Health Professions Australia membership.

Current as at: Wednesday 25 October 2023
Contact page owner: Workforce Planning and Talent Development