Call out for allied health professionals in Orange

"We are certainly experiencing a shortage of qualified allied health professionals and expect the demand for these roles to not only continue, but increase in the future," said Marcella Romero, CEO and founder of Arriba Group.

"Particularly given the drivers of the NDIS, our ageing population and the impact of the pandemic.

"It does highlight that, even despite these uncertain times, there is work out there for those with the right qualifications.

"It puts those working or studying in these areas in the driver's seat."

Arriba Group, which employs more than 350 people in 98 offices around the country, works with people who are returning to the job market, disability employment and the NDIS.

"Currently, we have over 60 positions that we are looking to fill that are all growth positions," said Ms Romero.

"We anticipate that this will at least double over the coming six months.

"There are fantastic opportunities available, and also in the pipeline, for both experienced professionals and graduates.

"It is critical for us to attract and develop the best talent."

The company is looking for staff in multiple locations including Orange, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie.

The company's Rehab Management, which has a premises on Sale Street, recently advertised for a registered psychologist or rehab counsellor to work as an independent contractor.

According to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, there are about 800,000 registered health practitioners in Australia, representing about one in every 15 workers.

About 75 percent are female and 25 percent male.

More than half (56 percent) are nurses or midwives, while about 15 percent are medical practitioners.

Half the workers are aged 25 to 44 and one percent are aged over 75.

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