Title:  Allied Health Assistant

Allied Health Assistant – Early Stroke Discharge (ESD) 

• Permanent Part time | 38 hours per fortnight | Enjoy work-life balance

• Angliss Community Rehabilitation Centre | Close to cafes and shops

• Join an exciting ambulatory clinical service model | Enjoy career development 

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.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic Grade 2 Allied Health Assistant to join the Early Stroke Discharge (ESD) program at Eastern health.   

 The Early Stroke Discharge (ESD) service provides community based multidisciplinary care to support stroke patients transitioning from bed-based services to their own homes. The ESD service delivers a 6 day a week service under both ambulatory and bed substitution models across 2 Eastern Health sites-Peter James Centre (Burwood East) and Angliss Community Rehabilitation Centre (Upper Ferntree Gully). ESD patients are seen in the home and/or in the centre. We are a small team of 14 staff members that service approximately 12-14 patients across the Eastern Health catchment area.  

This is a Monday to Friday position primarily based at Angliss Community Rehabilitation Centre in Upper Ferntree Gully but will on occasions provide cover at the Peter James Centre in Burwood. 

You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide a flexible and responsive client centred service.  You will provide therapy support services to individual or groups under the delegation and supervision of an Allied Health Professional. There is also an administrative component to this role. 

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Completion of Certificate IV (Allied Health Assistant) from a registered training organisation, or recognised equivalent is essential. 

• Highly developed interpersonal skills with can-do attitude 

• A strong commitment to high quality care 

• The ability to work as part of a diverse team and take direction from the team 

• Excellent communication and organisational skills 

• Deliver a high quality, accessible and coordinated service to our clients both in the client’s home and in the centre.  

• Be an active and responsive member of the interdisciplinary team  

For further information, please contact Lucy Akroyd 0428991571 

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.

What we offer

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

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching 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 (which we will pay for). 

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 application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for position description

Contact Person: Lucy Akroyd, ESD Team Leader

Contact Number: 0428991571

Contact Email: lucy.akroyd@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 15.07.2025

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)  

Our Values in Action:

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