Title:  Allied Health Assistant

Allied Health Assistant Grade 2 – GEM and Rehab@Home

• Permanent part-time | 32 hours per week | Support your ideal work-life balance 
• Working across the eastern catchment and Peter James Centre in Burwood East 
• Versatile patient loads | Mentorship and ongoing education provided

About the role

We have an opportunity for a Grade 2 Allied Health Assistant to join our Care@Home program based at the Peter James Centre in Burwood East.

As part of the dynamic Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) and Rehab@Home service within the At Home Program Directorate, you will play a key role in delivering hospital-level, patient-centred care in clients' homes. This service provides comprehensive multidisciplinary support, including Geriatrician/Rehabilitation Physician oversight, nursing, and allied health input, with patients receiving daily visits for approximately two weeks following discharge.

You will work with a diverse caseload across the eastern catchment, providing mobility and exercise programs, equipment set-up assistance, and functional retraining under the guidance of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. Daily team meetings and multidisciplinary collaboration support strong engagement and high-quality patient care.

You will also have regular engagement with the broader Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy departments to support your professional development. On-site Grade 3 senior clinicians provide supervision and guidance, offering opportunities to achieve your professional goals and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your communication, teamwork, and administrative skills while working within a supportive and highly engaged team.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Completion of an Allied Health Assistant Training Qualification and a minimum of 2 years of experience post completion of course.

• Full Victorian Driver's License with no restrictions.

• Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work autonomously.

• A strong commitment to high-quality care.

• The ability to work as part of a diverse team.   

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role, and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

About Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly and supportive teams
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion 
• Fitness passport for work-life balance 
• Employee assistance program accessible to you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to private health insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all our hospitals 

Next steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference and are eligible to work in Australia. We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know

• 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 – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency applications.

Please click here to view the Position Description.

Contact Person: Candice Fergeus

Contact Number: 0439 688 028

Contact Email: Candice.Fergeus@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: Wednesday 2 September 2026

Need help submitting your application?

Contact the Hiring Manager listed in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (option 1) for support.

Click here for the Candidate Guide for help with our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day