Allied Health Assistant

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.

• 12-month fixed term position
• Full time (76 hours per fortnight) Monday - Friday 7:45am to 4:30pm
• Allied Health Assistant Grade 2 (IN29)
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

Alfred Health’s Nuclear Medicine and PET departments provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic services available to Alfred in-patients and outpatients including those referred externally. The department is equipped specialised state-of-the art imaging equipment, a comprehensive radiopharmacy laboratory and now includes a Total Body PET scanner located at the newly opened Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre. The department is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of specialists, technologists, physicists, nurses, and clerical and support staff and is actively involved with training, education and research.

The Role

Provide operational support and assistance to the Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic patient services. Work closely with technologists and under supervision to ensure patient procedures are carried out efficiently while maintaining a high standard of care. Greet, escort and prepare patients in readiness for their procedures. Perform a range of patient and administrative duties as delegated by and under the supervision of the Nuclear Medicine Technologists.

AHAs may be rostered to work at either the Paula Fox Melanoma & Cancer Centre - Theranostics Service B1 or The main hospital Alfred Nuclear Medicine and PET (1st Floor, East Block).

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Completion of Certificate IV (Allied Health Assistance) from a registered training organisation, OR
• Recognised equivalent qualification (as determined by the line manager):
  • Allied Health undergraduate student in Medical Radiations/Nuclear Medicine Technology (or other relevant health science discipline) having successfully completed one year of study at minimum
  • 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

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• 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

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Tuesday 17th March 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.