Allied Health Jobs
Whether you’re looking for a permanent, casual or locum Allied Health opportunity in a bustling city or idyllic country town, we’ve got the perfect role for you.
Careers in Allied Health
Find your perfect allied health role
HCA Allied Health is Australia’s leading allied health provider. We employ highly skilled allied health professionals to make a positive impact in the lives of thousands within our growing team! We’re committed to quality, flexibility, education and, most importantly, our people.
Allied Health Worker Salary and Pay Insights
Curious about earning potential as an allied health professional? Pay rates vary depending on discipline, level of experience, contract type, and location. Factors such as workforce demand, flexibility, and regional placement can all influence overall remuneration.
Full-time, locum, and short-term contract roles may offer different earning opportunities, with regional and remote placements often providing additional incentives. Allied health assistants typically have different pay structures to qualified allied health professionals, while specialised roles—such as physiotherapy, medical imaging, or other in-demand disciplines—may attract higher rates due to skill requirements and shortages.
Locum and regional roles through HCA may also include travel support, accommodation, and relocation assistance, allowing allied health workers to boost their earnings while gaining experience across diverse healthcare settings.
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Clinical diversity – work across every clinical setting with one employer!
National professional development calendar with monthly events
Ability to work across Australia — you name it, we’ve got it!
Recruitment processes that put you first
Annual flu vaccination
Gold-standard credentialing and above-award salaries
One-year new graduate program with supported practice
Clinical and non-clinical mentorship
Permanent and locum agency recruitment opportunities
Leadership development program
Clear career progression opportunities
Generous paid parental, annual and sick leave entitlements!
Our Recruitment Process
Allied Health Jobs
Our world-class team is here to ensure you’re ready to step into your next assignment stress-free and with all the support you need. No matter what you’re looking for, we’re here to handle it all for you, from resume writing and interview preparation to travel arrangements and payment! We work with an extensive range of industry-leading providers across Australia in a variety of clinical settings.
Opportunities for New Graduates
Created with Graduate clinicians in mind, our Graduate Program will give all new allied health professionals the confidence and tools to step into your career with HCA confidently!
You will be equipped with clinical and non-clinical support to ensure you are feeling welcome, comfortable and empowered to do what you do.
Receive Extraordinary Perks with Locum Opportunities
Perks of locum assignments include the ability to travel and choose your desired location(s) of work and exposure to many different caseloads and clinical settings. You can choose the length of your locum and receive great flexibility!
Locum positions are great to build on your experience and expand your skill set in areas you’re passionate about. Once you’ve worked with us, you’ll stay in our network. So when we have new roles, you’ll be the first to hear about them.
Explore Key Career Paths in Allied Health
Allied health professionals play a vital role in supporting physical, mental and social wellbeing. From rehabilitation to communication and mobility, there are multiple rewarding pathways within the field. Here are three key roles that offer strong career prospects and room for growth:
Physiotherapists
Physiotherapists help individuals recover from injury, manage chronic conditions and improve their physical function through targeted movement therapies. They’re in demand across a wide range of settings, including aged care facilities, hospitals, private clinics and community programs such as the NDIS.
A physiotherapy career offers strong long-term stability, variety in caseloads and opportunities to specialise in areas like musculoskeletal health, neuro rehab or paediatrics. With HCA, you can take on flexible short-term contracts or secure permanent roles across metro, regional and remote settings, backed by clinical support and nationwide job access.
Speech Pathologists
Speech pathologists assess and treat people who have difficulty with communication or swallowing, supporting clients across all life stages — from children with developmental delays to older adults recovering from stroke. You’ll find roles in schools, hospitals, aged care, community health and disability support.
The profession combines clinical skill with creativity and compassion, making it ideal for those who enjoy problem-solving and building long-term rapport with clients. HCA supports speech pathologists with a variety of placements and access to ongoing professional development.
Allied Health Assistants
Allied health assistants (AHAs) provide essential support to qualified therapists across settings like aged care, hospitals, rehab centres and community disability programs. AHA roles are ideal for those starting out in health care and looking to gain hands-on experience while working under clinical supervision.
Pursuing an allied health assistant career offers a practical and rewarding entry point into the health sector. With strong demand for AHAs across Australia, this role can lead to long-term growth opportunities and further qualifications. Those working through HCA may also benefit from attractive allied health assistant salary per hour rates, especially in regional or high-demand areas.
No matter your area of interest, there’s a place for you in the allied health workforce. At Healthcare Australia, we recruit across a wide range of specialist positions, offering flexibility, professional support and diverse clinical environments to match your goals.
We recruit for a wide variety of specialist positions, including:
- Occupational Therapists
- Podiatrists
- Dietitians
- Psychologists
- Exercise Physiologists
- Medical Imaging
- Sonographers
- Radiographers
- Medical Administrators
- Radiation Therapists
- Pharmacists
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Social Workers
How to Become an Allied Health Worker in Australia
If you’re exploring how to become an allied health worker, we offer multiple pathways for professionals at every stage. These are the general core steps:
Step 1: Complete a relevant tertiary qualification
Relevant qualifications include a bachelor’s or master’s degree in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology or another allied health discipline.
Step 2: Register with AHPRA (where required)
Most allied health roles require registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or equivalent industry bodies.
Step 3: Gain clinical experience
Entry-level roles or graduate programs (like HCA’s Allied Health Graduate Program) help build confidence and skills in real-world settings.
Step 4: Choose your area of interest
Whether it’s aged care, disability, NDIS, mental health or community services, HCA can match your goals to the right employer.
Already qualified? We offer job-matching support, fast onboarding and national career opportunities across every allied health discipline.
Direct Recruitment Opportunities with HCA
If you’re looking for a meaningful career with an employer who’ll be able to assist you in any area of your career, from a clinical and non-clinical perspective, we’re your people. Our team of motivated allied health professionals across Australia work in residential aged care, home care, NDIS, telehealth and wellness centres!
When you join our direct care team, you join one of the biggest allied health providers in the country. We genuinely care for our team and do everything we can to ensure you’re hitting your career goals from a clinical and leadership perspective. We employ specialists in these areas: physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, speech pathology, dietetics and osteopathy.
Why Our Team Loves Us
We love our team, and our team loves us. Here are a few reasons why:
- Work anywhere in Australia
- Recruitment processes that put you first
- Professional Development Calendar with monthly events
- Clinical diversity: a wide variety of positions available
- Annual flu vaccination
- Full-time, part-time, casual and locum opportunities available everywhere!
- We’re run by clinicians — we get it
- Leadership development program
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Generous paid parental, annual & sick leave entitlements!
- Join a team of enthusiastic allied health professionals
Extensive, regular and tailored career progression opportunities - Ongoing training from your very own mentors
- Excellent pay and flexible working conditions
- A warm and inclusive work environment with regular social events
- Opportunities to work in your local area or see the country with regional working holidays
- Ability to work in a sole site or the chance to travel with locum opportunities!
- If you’re looking for variety, our team can work across multiple clinical settings
- We love employing your mates — refer and get paid! (T&C apply)
- Gold-standard credentialling
- We encourage our team to take regular breaks away from work to ensure they’re well.
- Our staff well-being matters: supportive People & Culture Team, AltiusLife well-being app as well as a free and confidential counselling service for our staff
Allied Health FAQs
What is allied health?
Allied health defines the broad range of health professionals (excluding doctors and nurses) who aim to prevent, diagnose and treat a broad range of conditions and illnesses.
The most common areas where allied health professionals work are aged care, disability, mental health, rehabilitative care and musculoskeletal health. Allied health professionals work across various settings and organisations, such as:
- Aged care homes
- Wellness centres
- Hospitals
- Private clinics
- Community health centres
- Mental health services
How does HCA help with allied health locum recruitment?
We help you with your resume and do interview preparation with you to ensure you’ve got the best chance at securing work. Other perks of locum assignments are the ability to choose your desired location(s) of work, the ability to travel, exposure to many different caseloads and clinical settings. You can choose the length of your locum and enjoy more flexibility!
What are the benefits of becoming a locum allied health professional with HCA?
Locums are great for building on your experience and allowing you to build on areas you are passionate about.
With agency bookings like locums, we talk in hourly rates, you will be paid each week from HCA and often you can expect your locum to be extended before the end date. If your locum does come to an end, our team will be able to line up another locum following a check in with you to see what you’re after for your next assignment!
If you would like to continue to locum, we can move you to another site, or if you want to take a break, we make a note of when you would like to work with us again and alert you before your start date of the roles that are available.
What are some entry-level roles in allied health?
Many allied health careers begin with entry-level positions that offer real-world experience and a pathway into long-term clinical work. If you’re researching how to become an allied health worker, support roles are a practical starting point.
One example is an allied health assistant, a role that involves helping qualified clinicians deliver care in aged care homes, hospitals, community centres and disability services. If you’ve ever wondered what an allied health assistant does, it’s a support-based role that includes tasks like assisting with therapy exercises, preparing treatment spaces and recording progress under supervision.
An allied health assistant career can lead to further training and registration in more specialised fields. These roles are in demand nationwide, and the rate of an allied health assistant’s salary per hour can be highly competitive, especially in regional placements or agency work.
Where can I find allied health jobs in Australia?
Healthcare Australia recruits for allied health jobs in cities and regional locations across the country, including:
- Allied Health Jobs Melbourne
- Allied Health Jobs Sydney
- Allied Health Jobs Brisbane
- Allied Health Jobs Adelaide
- Allied Health Jobs Perth
Our network includes positions in hospitals, aged care, NDIS services, community centres and private clinics. Get access to a wide variety of roles wherever you’re located.
