Allied Health Assistant - Grade 2

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent position
• Part time (48 hours per fortnight)
• Allied Health Assistant Grade 2 (IN29)
• Alfred Care Group – Alfred Hospital, Caulfield Hospital and Sandringham Hospital
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

HARP (Hospital Admission Risk Program) Complex Care is largely a community-based service within the Health Independence Program (HIP).  HARP sits within the Alfred Home Acute and Community (HAC) Program and reports through the Acute and Integrated Stream (AIC). HARP provides education and care coordination to improve the health literacy, well-being, and health independence of individuals living in the community. The service promotes patient flow and aims to reduce potentially preventable hospital readmissions.

The Role

The Allied Health Assistant is aligned to the Central Team, and therefore functions across the HARP service, supporting the geographic teams, senior clinicians and the primary care clinicians. The AHA works in a flexible and adaptive manner as the HARP program continues to evolve.

The position is responsible for the implementation of individual interventions and/or therapy goals, as delegated by primary clinicians. The AHA will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide services that include provision of delegated therapies, provision of appropriate equipment and aids as prescribed by Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), assistance with paperwork and referrals to community services and liaison with external stakeholders to obtain information to progress care. The AHA will also be responsible for administrative and clinical support functions, which assist with client management and contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team. 

The position may involve working across any clinical area at any Bayside Health sites.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Essential

• Completion of Certificate IV (Allied Health Assistance) from a registered training organisation, OR  Recognised equivalent qualification (as determined by the line manager):  
  • Higher qualification in a relevant health science discipline at Diploma or Associate Diploma level
  • Certificate level qualification in a relevant health-related field 
  • Overseas-trained Allied Health practitioner with a qualification at Diploma level or higher
  • Allied Health undergraduate student (in a relevant health science discipline) having successfully completed one year of study at minimum
• Current Victorian Driver's License (unrestricted)

Desirable         

• In depth knowledge of community services
• Experience working for community based services

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Emma Jessup, HARP Operations Lead on 0409 623 808.

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Thursday 5th February 2026. 

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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.