Allied health enterprise agreements and career support

This page has information for allied health professionals working in the ACT public health system, including enterprise agreements professional development support and useful resources.

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Health professionals enterprise agreements

The ACT Public Sector Health Professional Enterprise Agreement [PDF 2.8MB] covers classifications for health professionals, medical imaging, medical physicists, perfusionists, pharmacists and radiation therapists.

Allied health assistants, including dental assistants and peer support workers employed under the AHA classification, are employed under the ACT Public Sector Support Services Enterprise Agreement [PDF 2MB].

Professional development support

As part of the Health Professional Enterprise Agreement, funding is provided to support employees to undertake educational activities. You can also find details on allowances, criteria and conditions.

Study leave

Health professionals working in the public sector may be eligible for study assistance. Assistance provided may be in the form of financial assistance or paid and unpaid leave for study.

Review the studies assistance instructions relevant to your directorate and contact your manager for more information.

Credentialing

Credentialing is the process of verifying qualifications, experience and other relevant professional attributes of employees. It is an action required to meet the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, which must be achieved for hospital accreditation.

Credentialing is required for many allied health professionals working for Canberra Health Services.

For further information about credentialing requirements for your position, contact your manager.

For more information on professional development opportunities, including study scholarships, visit learning and development for allied health professionals.

Resources

The following websites host a range of resources which may be useful for allied health professionals. These resources are not all reviewed or endorsed by ACT Health.

• Allied Health Professionals Australia (AHPA) host a range of resources which are multidisciplinary and have a broad focus. Resources include topics such as clinical education, the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and digital health.
• Canberra Health Services offer a variety of health information sheets for consumers and clinicians. These written resources cover information about conditions, treatments and the ACT public health system.
• COMPASS: Early Recognition of the Deteriorating Patient Program is owned by the Australian Capital Territory and aims to improve the early recognition and management of deteriorating patients. Resources and educational brochures are available for health professionals.
• Department of Health Allied Health resources The Australian Government Department of Health maintains a list of up-to-date resources for allied health professionals including workforce data, the Medicare Benefits Schedule, information, instructional videos and COVID-19 specific resources.
• Department of Health COVID-19 resources provides information for health professionals specifically related to COVID-19.
• Indigenous Allied Health Australia provides a range of resources related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
• Exercise is Medicine Australia provides a range of resources for both public and professional use. Resources provide basic information about each targeted health condition and the role of exercise.
• iCAHE – is run by University of South Australia and provides a wide range of tools, services and resources to support health professionals to create new knowledge and translate evidence into safe, quality health care.
• Involved CBR puts you in touch with activities occurring in the ACT to create a more inclusive community for all people.
• National Disability Services offer allied health workforce resources to support a sustainable allied health workforce within the NDIS.
• Public Health Network (PHN) Central and Eastern Sydney provide resources on a range of topics to support allied health working with patients.
• Queensland Health offer links to a number of telehealth resources, guides and tools.
• South Australian Health Allied Health Clinical Supervision Framework offers a framework for clinical supervision for allied health professionals.
• Telehealth This Victorian Government webpage provides information and video links on telehealth including medico-legal aspects and projects.
• Victorian Allied Health Clinical Supervision Framework aims to maintain highly skilled and sustainable health and community services workforce across Victoria.

If you would like to recommend a resource to the Office of the Chief Allied Health Officer email chiefalliedhealthoffice@act.gov.au