Employment Type - Temporary Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 80
Job Category - Other Professionals - Allied Health Assistant
Req Id - 8886
HAVE IT ALL
JOIN OUR ALLIED HEALTH TEAM NOW!
- Join the dynamic Allied Health team contributing to the care of patients across our Sub-Acute (Rehab) inpatient services
- Challenging and rewarding role supporting patient recovery and making functional improvements in patient lives
- Ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment
- Temporary Full-time role (80 hours per fortnight, Parental Leave) with access to ADO's, 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging
As an Allied Health Assistant Grade 3, you will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapy to patients in our sub-acute rehabilitation wards.
Working under the supervision of Physiotherapists, you will provide individualised therapy support, including exercise programs, mobility assistance to promote early rehabilitation, discharge equipment coordination, and support for Allied Health clinicians during patient therapy. Your contribution will play a key role in helping patients achieve the best possible outcomes.
You will also undertake a range of non-clinical duties to support Allied Health service delivery, including administrative tasks and the collection and cleaning of mobility aids and equipment. This role also offers opportunities to supervise Allied Health Assistant students and mentor junior AHA staff, with ongoing support from our experienced Physiotherapy team.
- Deliver individualised therapy programs under the supervision of Physiotherapists
- Assist patients with mobility, rehabilitation and discharge planning activities
- Support Allied Health service delivery through equipment management and administrative tasks
- Supervise Allied Health Assistant students and mentor junior staff
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent qualification)
- Experience supporting patients with exercise and individual therapy in a healthcare setting
- Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills
- Commitment to high-quality, person-centred care and ongoing professional development
Position Description
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Barwon Health staff benefits
- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here
Diversity and inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at
[email protected]All appointments are subject to:
- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact person: Chris Clarke
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 0401519504
Application closing date: 17 July 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.
