Date: 29 Jul 2026
Location:
Shepparton, VIC, AU, 3630
Company:
Goulburn Valley Health
Ref ere nce n umber: 2746
Employment type: Permanent Part - Time
Hours per fortnight: 32
Classification: Allied Health Assistant, Grade 1 (IN28)
Location: Graham Street
Closing date: 19/08/2026
For a confidential conversation please contact: Melinda Graham on
[email protected]
About the Role
We are currently looking for a Grade 2 Allied Health Assistant (AHA) to join our us in a permanent, part-time role with the Speech Pathology Department at the GV Health Graham St Campus. This role is a great opportunity to increase your AHA skills & competency across inpatient and outpatient areas, seeing a variety of patients.
The Speech Pathology team is responsible for providing services to the acute & subacute wards, and also the outpatient and community services.
The AHA may assist the teams to deliver client centred services across different areas of the hospital and in the community. The role involves completing a variety of direct and indirect clinical and administrative tasks. The AHA may assist a client to complete an exercise program, assist with facilitating a group program, order, clean and manage deliver of equipment and assist with the co-ordination of resources required for health professionals and clients.
The AHA will work within the Speech Pathology team but occasionally may work or be delegated appropriate tasks under the direction of other Allied Health Professionals such as Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Dietitians and Social Workers. AHAs are integral to the delivery of services across the hospital. This position, amongst others is responsible for promoting GV Health as a quality regional health service provider.
We are a large regional health service and involve our Allied Health Assistants in our education and competency programs for their ongoing learning and upskilling to the hospital environment. We also offer supervision for this role from more senior AHAs or Speech Pathologists.
This is an exciting opportunity to learn and grow in the public hospital environment and to contribute to our welcoming and dynamic team.
This role is not suitable for international candidate sponsorship. Candidates seeking sponsorship are encouraged to consider other roles currently advertising at GV Health or contact
[email protected]
As part of our team you will:
Have the opportunity to experience a wide variety of experience throughout the hospital, to strengthen your skills as an Allied Health Assistant
Enjoy the benefits of our strong clinical supervision program and the guidance of senior staff
Be supported with paid leave to attend appropriate professional development courses
Participate in staff development sessions, in-services and education sessions
Create lifelong friendships and professional networks
Be an important part of a vibrant and happy team
About you:
Have a positive attitude and strong desire to make a difference
Strong commitment to the GV Health CREATE values (compassion, respect, accountability, teamwork, ethical behaviour)
Hold a certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance (or working towards same)
Ideally have experience working as an Allied Health Assistant in either a hospital, aged care or community setting
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with other staff, patients and families
Ability to work independently (with guidance) with minimal supervision and a strong work ethic
Willing to join a regional health service and be part of our wider community
Keen to play an important part of our vibrant and happy team
If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'.
How to apply:
External applicants: please click ‘apply now’ to submit your application.
Current employees: please submit your application through the Employee Login on the Careers page. Internal applications can only be accepted via your employee profile: https://careers.gvhealth.org.au/
About GV Health:
Goulburn Valley Health is the main health service in our region. Services include; a 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgery, Medical, Women’s and Children’s, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, Mental Health, Outpatients, community-based health programs and services at Tatura, Rushworth and Euroa.
With more than 3,000 staff, we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance the patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and supporting workforce flexibility.
Visit https://www.gvhealth.org.au/ to learn more.
Our region:
Centrally located in Regional Victoria, Greater Shepparton is the ideal place to call home.
A well-rounded lifestyle that is hard to beat, with a vibrant and progressive community that offers the best of both provincial and metropolitan lifestyle in one of Victoria’s most liveable regional cities. Home | Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here
Our benefits:
Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our community
Generous salary packaging , subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
Paid parental leave
Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
A confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your loved ones
Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program
Safe, respectful and inclusive workplace:
GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.
Pre-employment requirements:
Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health.
Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.
Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.
