At a Glance
- Tasks: Support physiotherapists in delivering high-quality care and therapy to patients.
- Company: Join the compassionate team at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne.
- Benefits: Salary packaging, work/life balance, professional development, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for continuous learning and improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while growing your skills in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Team player with strong communication skills and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 34 - 34 $ per hour.
An exciting opportunity is available for an Allied Health Assistant Grade 3 to join the Physiotherapy team at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne. Working closely with physiotherapists, you will provide hands‑on support in the delivery of high‑quality care to patients across our acute Cardiorespiratory and General Medicine units. You will play an important role in supporting patients to improve their mobility, function and independence throughout their hospital stay.
The role includes assisting with mobility and exercise programs, supervising individual and group therapy sessions, supporting activities of daily living and undertaking a range of clinical and administrative activities under the direction of the Physiotherapy team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver delegated therapy programs under the direction of a physiotherapist, including exercise, mobility, gait aid provision and activities of daily living (ADL) retraining.
- Support and supervise patients undertaking individual and group exercise and therapy programs.
- Monitor patient participation and progress and accurately report relevant information to the supervising physiotherapist.
- Assist with equipment and resources required for patient care and therapy.
- Communicate effectively with physiotherapists and the broader multidisciplinary team to support coordinated patient care.
- Undertake administrative and operational duties that support the efficient day‑to‑day functioning of the Physiotherapy Department.
Your Contribution:
- Experience working effectively within a team environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- The ability to communicate professionally and compassionately with patients, families and healthcare professionals.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to follow delegated treatment plans and instructions.
- A willingness to undertake a broad range of patient and non‑patient related duties.
- A proactive and flexible approach to supporting patients and the Physiotherapy team.
What We Offer:
- Salary packaging to increase your take‑home pay.
- A healthy work/life balance, including a monthly Accrued Day Off for full‑time employees.
- Access to employee wellbeing initiatives and support programs.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Staff Health Centre Fitzroy location, close to Melbourne’s CBD, public transport, cafés and parking.
- Regular opportunities for professional development.
- A supportive culture focused on continuous learning and improvement.
The Physiotherapy Department provides high‑quality clinical services across acute, subacute and outpatient settings. Working as part of multidisciplinary teams, our physiotherapists and allied health assistants provide assessment, treatment and therapeutic interventions to optimise patient outcomes, independence and function.
At St Vincent’s we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Allied Health Assistant in Melbourne employer: St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional development. With a central Fitzroy location, employees enjoy a healthy work/life balance, access to fitness facilities, and opportunities for career growth within a leading teaching and research health service. The culture of continuous improvement and commitment to diversity makes it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about making a difference in healthcare.
Contact Details:
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Recruitment Team
