When you think of health services in Western Australia, careers like nursing, aged care, and disability support often come to mind. But did you know there are many lesser-known health support roles such as Audiologist Aides, Speech Pathology Assistants, Podiatrist Aides, Rehabilitation Aides, and Patient Support Attendants, that are just as vital to keeping our communities healthy?
At Insight Training, we’re proud to help students gain the skills they need to work in these rewarding pathways. If you’re interested in health but want to explore unique career opportunities, here are some health support roles you might not have heard of and roles you could step into with the right training here in WA.
1. Audiologist Aide
What the role involves
- Helping with hearing screening and tests (preparing clients, equipment)
- Maintaining hearing device inventory and assisting with fitting or cleaning
- Supporting clients with follow-up care
Where in WA you might work
- Public audiology clinics (e.g., in Perth, regional centres)
- Hearing centres/private clinics
- Community health services, possibly outreach in rural areas
Related course: HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance: this course prepares students to work under allied health professionals in roles such as an Allied Health Assistant, which can include work in hearing/audiology settings.
2. Podiatrist Aide
What the role involves
- Assisting podiatrists in treating foot and lower limb conditions (prepping patients, assisting in clinics)
- Educating patients on foot care, supporting with orthotics
- Instrument preparation and cleaning
Where in WA you might work
- Private podiatry clinics especially in Perth and suburban areas
- Hospital outpatient departments
- Community health centres in both metro and regional WA
Related course: HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance: this course includes roles like Podiatrist Aide among its potential job outcomes.
3. Speech Pathology Assistant
What the role involves
- Supporting speech pathologists with therapy sessions
- Preparing materials, helping clients with exercises, reinforcing treatment plans
Perhaps assisting with early childhood therapy, listening/speech assessments
Where in WA
- Schools, early childhood centres
- Private speech pathology practices
- Hospitals or clinics that provide speech therapy
Which course helps build towards this
- HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance: among the specialised roles that graduates can take on in allied health settings is Speech Pathology Assistant.
4. Rehabilitation Aide
What the role involves
- Helping patients recover mobility or function after injury or illness
- Assisting with exercise programs, basic therapy tasks under supervision
- Maintaining therapy spaces / equipment; transporting patients as needed
Where in WA
- Public hospitals (for example in Perth, Fremantle, or in regional centres)
- Private rehabilitation clinics
- Aged care or community health settings that offer rehabilitation services
Which course gives you access
- HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance: this qualification opens doors to roles such as Rehabilitation Aide.
5. Patient Support Attendant / Clinical Support Assistant
What the role involves
- Assisting patients with non-clinical tasks: moving about, hygiene support, feeding, comfort, basic care
- Supporting clinical staff to ensure the patient environment is clean, safe, comfortable
- Possibly helping with simple monitoring, fetching supplies, ensuring equipment readiness
Where in WA
- Hospital wards in major metro hospitals
- Community health clinics
- Residential care facilities or certain outpatient settings
Which Insight course is the foundation
- HLT23221 Certificate II in Health Support Services: this entry-level course prepares you for foundational positions such as Patient Support Attendant or Clinical Support Assistant
Bonus: Other Interesting Roles You Might Not Know
Here are a few more that pop up, which might align with your interests or skills:
- Medical Device Technician Assistant – assisting with maintenance and preparation of medical equipment, under supervision.
- Home Modification/Assistive Technology Aide – helping with fitting or maintaining assistive devices (walkers, braces) in clients’ homes.
- Community Health Educator Support Worker – supporting public health campaigns, assisting in health promotion, possibly in rural WA.
- Speech Therapy Technician in Aged Care – helping aged care residents with swallowing, speech, and communication under speech pathologist guidance.
Some of these may require additional learning or on-the-job training, but the Insight Training Health Services courses often build the soft and hard skills (client care, understanding health environments, communication, safety) that make stepping into these roles easier.
How These Roles Relate to Insight Training’s Courses
Here’s a quick mapping so you can see which course aligns with which kind of role:
| Insight Training Course | Some of the Health Support Roles You Could Step Into |
| HLT23221 Certificate II in Health Support Services | Patient Support Attendant, Clinical Support Assistant, Ward Hand, Food Services / General Hand in hospitals or health settings. |
| HLT3115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance | Podiatrist Aide, Rehabilitation Aide, Support roles in hospital wards, aged care settings. |
| HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance | Speech Pathology Assistant, Audiologist Aide, roles assisting allied health professionals in clinics or private practices. |
| CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) | While more focused on direct care of aged clients, this courses build transferable care, communication, and support skills that are useful in many of the roles above. |
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Why These Roles Matter in WA
- Growing demand: Western Australia has an ageing population, and the health system is expanding both in metro Perth and in regional and remote areas. Support roles are essential in reducing burden on clinicians and enabling better health outcomes.
- Varied settings: You could find yourself working in hospitals, clinics, community health, private practices or even outreach services in remote communities.
- Opportunities for progression: Many people begin in support roles, gain experience, then move into more senior allied health roles (with further study) or move laterally into specialisations.
Why Choose Insight Training in Western Australia?
All of these roles are part of WA’s growing health services sector, and they’re open to people who want to make a real difference in their communities. At Insight Training, our Health Services courses are designed to give you the practical skills and work placement experience you need to step into these rewarding careers.
Whether you’re based in Perth or regional WA, our training can open the door to exciting roles you may not have considered before.
Ready to explore your future in health support? Contact our team today to find out more about our courses in Health Services.
