Title:  Allied Health Assistant

Allied Health Assistant – Multiple Positions Across Various Locations

• Part-time, full-time and casual opportunities across professions including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Social Work
• Enjoy flexible work options, peer support and regular supervision and reviews within a collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Grow your career through mentoring, professional development and diverse clinical experiences across multiple specialties

About the role

We are seeking passionate and motivated Grade 2 and 3 Allied Health Assistants (AHAs) to join our team across a range of professions and Eastern Health sites.

The roles on offer are across all our allied health professions in our acute and rehab bed-based services. As a multidisciplinary AHA you work with two or more allied health professions, contributing to a coordinated, patient-centred model of care. These roles are new to Eastern Health and, while across many professions, they are sit under the supervision of one allied health profession and can access development opportunities and support from any of the professions. The profession-specific roles are key players in the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy teams who work to deliver safe, evidence-based and person-centred care as part of the multi-disciplinary bed-based teams.

Social Work AHAs are new roles and are a great opportunity for 3rd and 4th year Social Work students and qualified AHAs to develop knowledge and skills in providing an innovative and high-quality hospital social work service.

We offer a supportive, inclusive environment with strong supervision, generous entitlements, and professional development opportunities to help you grow your career. We are investing heavily in our AHA workforce and actively partner with our workers to grow their skills and enhance their working experience. Whether you are looking to develop your skills, broaden your experience or take the next step in your allied health career, you will be supported to make a genuine difference to our diverse community.

Our current opportunities include:

Permanent, part time:

• 24 hours per week Grade 3 Occupational Therapy AHA located at Peter James Centre in Burwood East
• 32 hours per week Grade 3 multidisciplinary AHA based in rehab services located at Wantirna

Fixed term, full time:

• Physiotherapy AHA located at Maroondah Hospital

Casual:

• Grade 2 and 3 Social Work AHAs across multiple sites
• Grade 3 multidisciplinary AHA located at Box Hill Hospital and/or Maroondah Hospital on weekends and weekdays

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or recognised equivalent.
• For Grade 2 AHAs, a minimum of 80 hours of clinical experience.
• For Grade 3 AHAs, a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Grade 2 AHA.
• Demonstrated human rights-based approach to all aspects of work.
• An ability to recognise, understand and report risk with sound judgement.

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 Descriptions:

• Grade 2 Allied Health Assistant
• Grade 3 Allied Health Assistant
• Multidisciplinary Grade 3 Allied Health Assistant

Contact Person: Janice McKeever

Contact Email: Janice.McKeever@easternhealth.org.au

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