Alfred Health
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.
- Fixed term until December 31st 2025
- Full time position (80 hours per fortnight with Accrued Day off)
- Allied Health Assistant – Grade 2 (IN29)
- Caulfield and Sandringham sites
- Great staff benefits!
The Department
Alfred Health provides acute clinical care to patients on the acute wards and the Allied Health team includes both Allied Health Practitioners and Allied Health Assistants. Alfred Health’s Allied Health comprises a number of Allied Health disciplines that provide patient-centred care across all clinical programs that operate at Alfred Health. The Allied Health team includes clinicians from Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Orthotics and Prosthetics, Speech Pathology, Social Work, Nutrition and Psychology (including Neuropsychology) and are supported by Allied Health Assistants. The Allied Health team works closely with the Nursing and Medical teams to provide a comprehensive and timely service to both inpatients and outpatients.
The Role
The Grade 2 Allied Health Assistant (AHA) works closely with the multidisciplinary Allied Health team to provide a flexible and responsive service that works to meet each patient’s identified therapeutic and discharge goals. This role is primarily based at Caulfield and Sandringham sites.
The position is responsible for the implementation of individual interventions and/or therapy programs, as delegated by the treating therapists. 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 facilitate discharge, and liaison with external providers to obtain information to progress care or facilitate discharge. 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 team.
The Grade 2 Allied Health Assistant is expected to actively contribute to an assigned department portfolio and regular supervision with a relevant supervisor.
The position may involve working across any clinical area at any Alfred Health sites, and is expected to contribute to the weekend and public holiday service when required.
Experience and Qualifications Required
- Completion of Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance from a registered training organisation, OR
- 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
Staff Benefits
- Salary Packaging
- Discounted Health Insurance
- Car Parking (subject to availability)
- Onsite Gym (Alfred Hospital)
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 Hank Kim - Allied Health Assistant Manager at [email protected]
Applications close 11pm AEST on Friday 30th of May 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
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