Title:  Allied Health Assistant - Paediatric - Community Health

Allied Health Assistant - Paediatrics Community Health (Grade 3) 

• Ongoing Part Time position | Grade 3 | 3 days per week (0.6 EFT) 

• Community Health based in Outer East Region (Ringwood East and Yarra Valley) 

• Be supported in a multi-disciplinary team with regular supervision 

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, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs. 

About the role 

The Allied Health Assistant – Grade 3 works within the Grade 3 scope of a qualified Allied Health Assistant (AHA) holding Certificate 4 qualification or recognised equivalent to perform work delegated to and under the * direct, indirect or remote supervision of an Allied Health Professional (AHP) *. 

The Allied Health Assistant – Grade 3 clinically leads and provides safe, evidence based, person centred care and delivers non clinical support to the designated Allied Health Professional or Allied Health team. 

The Allied Health Assistant – Grade 3 may be actively involved in the daily support of Allied Health Assistants – Grade 2 or volunteers as designated by the Allied Health Professional. 

There is an expectation of commitment to and participation in clinical supervision, ongoing learning for self and others and potential leadership of the Allied Health Assistant student program under the direction and operational/professional supervision of an Allied Health Professional. 

Children presenting to Eastern Health Community Health are aged 0-school commencement and may be seeking Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy or Dietetic supports. Service delivery may include direct interventions, assisting with discharge planning and education for caregivers. This may occur in the form of individual and group settings, in single-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary appointments and may be via face-to-face or telehealth. 

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 inclusive of relevant discipline modules aligned to advertised role. 

• Completed a minimum of 3 years’ experience (full time equivalent) as a Grade 2 Allied Health Assistant  

• Demonstration of Professional Behaviours aligned with Eastern Health’s mission and values  

• Demonstration of a human rights based approach to all aspects of work 

• An understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries  

• An understanding of the delivery of safe and effective care, including paediatrics 

• An understanding of Community Health target populations 

• An ability to recognise, understand and report risk with sound judgement 

• Knowledge of the Allied Health Assistant role, scope of practice and Department of Health Supervision and Delegation framework 

• An ability to work effectively with Allied Health Assistant – Grade 2, the broader AHA workforce, Allied Health Professionals and the relevant healthcare team through demonstrated capabilities of effective team leadership, empathy, respect and professional engagement  

• Demonstrable leadership skills 

• Effective communication skills 

• A flexible and creative approach to problem solving that fits within scope 

• A willingness to learn and continually self-reflect and develop self and others 

• Ability to engage with relevant workplace IT systems relevant to role. 

• Ability to reflect on self and team wellbeing at all times 

• A proficient skill level in the Department of Health’s four core competencies for AHAs of individual therapy, group therapy, communication of patient information and equipment and environment 

Please refer to the attached position descriptions for further details of the role. 

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing 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 

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today! 

Please note:  

• All applications must be submitted online via Success Factors 

• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health. 

• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position. 

• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted. 

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity. 

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manger listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team. 

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

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**