Title:  Allied Health Assistant - Paediatric

Allied Health Assistant – Paediatrics - Community Health

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

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

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

• $50,408 per annum (Classification IN30) | Salary packaging options 

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

We have an exciting part-time opportunity for an Allied Health Assistant to join our Care@Home Community Health program, based at Maroondah and Healesville.  As part of the dynamic Child & Family Team you will play a key role in delivering family-centred care to children and their families. 

You will work with children presenting to Eastern Health Community Health who are aged 0-school commencement and may be seeking Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Counselling(Social Work) or Dietetic supports. 

You will work directly with children and their families as delegated by the Allied Health Professional to deliver safe, evidence based therapeutic interventions/education including assisting with discharge planning and resource development. 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 interventions or telehealth video/phone modes. 

You’ll also have regular engagement with the Child & Family Allied Health team members to support your ongoing professional development and clinical supervision.  You will work directly with the team to complete the Department of Health’s four core competencies for AHAs of individual therapy, group therapy, communication of patient information and equipment and environment as well as competencies directly related to the paediatric population of clients at community health. 

You will demonstrate a commitment to learning and development of skills relevant to the role of the Allied Health Assistant and more specifically the paediatric allied health assistant role at community health.     

Grade 3 senior clinicians will provide support and guidance to allow you opportunities to achieve your professional goals, as well as contribute to quality improvement activities. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to work directly with children and their families and to enhance your skills in communication, teamwork and administrative tasks delegated by allied health clinicians, while working within a supportive and highly engaged team.     

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  

• Full Victorian Driver's License (with no restrictions) 

• Ability to Lead the Allied Health Assistant student program under the direction and operational/professional supervision of an Allied Health Professional if required 

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

• An understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries  

• An understanding of the delivery of safe and effective care 

• An understanding of Community Health target populations 

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

• Strong effective communication skills 

• Proven time management strategies and organisational skills 

• A willingness to continually learn and self-reflect  

• Proficient and confident with relevant workplace IT systems relevant to role including M365 applications (Microsoft office suite, sharepoint etc) 

• 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 

• Experience working with paediatric clients is desirable  

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!

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance program accessible for 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 of 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 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 

Stephanie Walker

Team Leader - Child & Family Team

Community Health 

Stephanie.walker@easternhealth.org.au

Ph: 0435 265 774

Mietta Clancy

Paediatirc Speech Pathologist

Community Health

Mietta.clancy@easternhealth.org.au

1300 130 381

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)

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

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