Title:  Allied Health Assistant - Physiotherapy

Allied Health Assistant Grade 2 – Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy – Weekends 2027

• Temporary part-time | Support your ideal work-life balance with valuable hands-on experience 
• Box Hill Hospital | Opportunity to develop in a growing service  
• Collaborative multidisciplinary teams | Work alongside professionals from diverse fields  

Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne’s east and beyond.

About the role

An exciting opportunity is available for Allied Health Assistants to join the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy team at Eastern Health. Physiotherapy students who have completed at least two clinical placements are encouraged to apply. 

In this role, you will support physiotherapists in delivering high-quality care to acute surgical patients, assisting with both clinical and non-clinical duties that help ensure the smooth operation of a busy weekend service. 

These positions are based at Box Hill Hospital and involve working either a Saturday or Sunday each fortnight from 8:00am to 4:00pm, with opportunities to work additional public holiday shifts. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable acute healthcare experience and further develop your clinical skills within a supportive team environment. 

What you’ll bring

• Currently completing a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and entering your final year in 2027 or have completed a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (transcript required). 

• Previous experience working as an Allied Health Assistant or equivalent, including Physiotherapy students who have completed at least two clinical placements. 

• Experience within an acute bed-based hospital setting. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 

• A strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.  

What we offer 

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:  

• Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.   

• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options. 

• Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources. 

• Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.  

Interested in joining us?  

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply and share what you can bring to the role.  

You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date. 

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required. 

Click here to view our Candidate Guide and learn more about our recruitment process. 

 Our commitments  

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team. 

• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. 

• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture. 

• We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.  

Please click here to view the position description.

Contact Person: Nanette Mayhood

Contact Email: Nanette.Mayhood@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: Friday 30 October 2026

Need help submitting your application? 
Contact the person listed in the advertisement or our Talent Acquisition team for support on (03) 9955 7555 (option 1) or talentacquisition@easternhealth.org.au, including discussing any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process. 

 
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