At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults with therapy programs and administrative tasks in a community health setting.
- Company: Join Eastern Health, one of Victoria's largest public health services.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, professional development, wellbeing support, and financial incentives.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of equality and child safety in a welcoming environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while developing your skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance and relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Permanent part-time (18 hours per week) | Flexible hours to support your ideal work-life balance
Based in Healesville and the Yarra Valley with free onsite parking. Join our Health & Ageing Team supporting adult Occupational Therapy services in the community.
Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne's east and beyond.
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 Healesville and other outreach sites. As part of our Health & Ageing Team, you will support adults living in the community by delivering individual and group-based therapy programs. Working within the Occupational Therapy team, you will provide safe, evidence-based interventions delegated by Grade 2 and Grade 3 Occupational Therapists, delivered face-to-face, via telehealth or by phone. The role also includes administrative support, resource development and coordination of therapy groups. You will receive regular clinical supervision and professional development opportunities while working collaboratively with Occupational Therapists and the broader allied health team.
This position supports development across the Department of Health's core Allied Health Assistant competencies, including individual and group therapy, communication of patient information, and equipment and environmental management. This is a fantastic opportunity to work directly with people in the community and to demonstrate your skills in communication, teamwork, initiative and administrative tasks delegated by Occupational Therapy clinicians, while working within a supportive and highly engaged team.
What you'll bring:
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (or recognised equivalent) with relevant Occupational Therapy discipline modules
- Minimum 3 years' full-time equivalent Grade 2 Allied Health Assistant experience
- Current Victorian Driver's License
- Ability to lead the Allied Health Assistant student program under the direction and operational/professional supervision of an Allied Health Professional
- Commitment to confidentiality, professional boundaries and safe care
- Understanding of Community Health target populations
- Strong effective communication skills including handover of clinical information
- Proven time management strategies, organisational and prioritisation skills
What we offer:
- Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.
- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
- Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
- Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.
Interested in joining us? You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.
Our commitments:
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 across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team. We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture. We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.
Allied Health Assistant in Healesville employer: Eastern Health
Eastern Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With modern offices in Richmond and excellent public transport links, employees enjoy a healthy work-life balance, enhanced by generous benefits such as five weeks of annual leave, flexible working hours, and access to extensive professional development opportunities. Joining Eastern Health means being part of a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of diverse communities across Victoria.
