Allied Health Assistant

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

Permanent Full time (1.0 EFT / 80 hours) + ADO
Salary Range: $62k - $65k + Superannuation
Alfred Health location
Great staff benefits!

About The Role

The Allied Health Assistant works closely with the multidisciplinary allied health teams to provide a flexible and responsive service that works to meet each patient’s identified therapeutic and discharge goals. The position is responsible for implementing individual interventions and therapy programs, as delegated by the treating therapists. The AHA will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide services that may include sourcing practical advice and providing support to patients and families to complete applications for services and benefits. The AHA will also be responsible for administrative and clinical support functions, which assist with patient management and contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the ward.

It is a condition of employment that individuals may be required to work across all Alfred Health sites and services, including weekend and Public Holiday shifts as rostered.

This is a permanent role for a Monday to Friday position. Occasional weekend work may be required.

About You

Completion of Certificate IV (Allied Health Assistance) from a registered training organisation, OR
Recognised equivalent qualification (as determined by the line manager), OR
Higher qualification in a relevant allied health discipline at Diploma or Associate Diploma level, OR
Certificate level qualification in a relevant health-related field, OR
Overseas-trained Allied Health practitioner with a qualification at Diploma level or higher, OR
Allied Health undergraduate student (in a relevant health science discipline) having successfully completed at least 1 year

Staff Benefits

Salary Packaging
Discounted Health Insurance
Car Parking (subject to availability)
On-site gym and childcare services (The Alfred)

In line with current Victorian DHS requirements, the following conditions apply to this role, and are subject to change:

Mask fit testing
Flu vaccination

Please submit a cover letter with your application.

For all queries, please contact Angie Bezen, MDT AHA Operations Lead at a.bezen@alfred.org.au

Applications close at 11pm AEST, on Sunday 16th March 2025.

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au