At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Allied Health Professionals and deliver customised health programs to the community.
- Company: Award-winning healthcare service on the stunning Surf Coast.
- Benefits: Attractive salary packaging, professional development, and a vibrant wellbeing program.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusivity and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying breathtaking coastal views.
- Qualifications: Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistant or willingness to learn, plus community health experience.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Work for an organisation that recently won the Premiers Small Healthcare Service of the Year at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards 2024. Live and work along the beautiful Surf Coast at Lorne. Utilize your outstanding people skills to support the Community Services Department.
Great Ocean Road Health serves the communities of Lorne, Apollo Bay, and the Surf Coast, providing high-quality, accessible healthcare close to home. Formed in 2019 through the integration of Lorne Community Hospital and Otway Health, we offer a range of services across our Lorne and Apollo Bay campuses. Our goal is to meet the growing healthcare needs of the community, ensuring sustainable, robust care for the future while maintaining local services and staff levels.
About the Role
GORH (Lorne) are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Allied Health Assistant to join our team. The role provides therapeutic and program related support to our Allied Health Professionals. Primary job requirements include the organisation and communication of a range of client related and administrative activities. This includes delivering customised programs for groups and individuals in the community, support to the chronic conditions program and acute care and residential aged care setting.
Key Requirements for the role include:
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistant (or willingness to undertake)
- Experience working in a community health setting
- Experience in the provision of health related interventions for community groups and individuals
Working at Great Ocean Road Health gives you the opportunity to assist individuals, families and groups living, working and visiting rural communities with their health care needs, making for a rewarding and satisfying experience. Our team is strong and diverse and is supported and nurtured through continuous improvement programs and opportunities for professional development and growth.
Work Along the Iconic Great Ocean Road
Join Great Ocean Road Health and experience a rewarding career in one of Australia’s most breathtaking coastal destinations, serving vibrant communities along the Surf Coast and Otways. Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction. A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program. Wide range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career. Attractive salary packaging benefits, living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650.
Community Engagement
Our health service encourages you to be actively involved in the community health education initiative and preventative care.
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and welcomes applications from those who identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free. To join our team, all candidates are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and influenza, aligning with our health services immunisation policy. We, Great Ocean Road Health, acknowledge our offices are built on unceded lands of the Gadubanud People of the Mear Nation. We pay our respects to all First Nations Peoples and will continue to strengthen the complex knowledge systems of health and healing that intertwine the landscape and communities we live and work in. Great Ocean Road Health is committed to improving health outcomes and pathways for First Nations People and ensuring a culturally safe environment.
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Great Ocean Road Health is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work in the stunning coastal regions of Lorne and Apollo Bay while making a meaningful impact on community health. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, professional development, and a vibrant work culture, staff are supported through continuous improvement programs and attractive salary packaging benefits. Join a dedicated team that values safety, quality, and exceptional customer service, all while enjoying the breathtaking scenery along the iconic Great Ocean Road.
