Your Own Way is looking for a Allied Health Assistant to join our team, this is a hybrid role meaning you would work from home and at our service locations across East Gippsland and Latrobe Valley on a casual basis with a view to permanent part-time workload permitting.
About Your Own Way Australia Ltd
At Your Own Way Australia Ltd, we're a dynamic, person-focused Not-for-Profit organisation delivering disability, mental health, and aged care services across East Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley.
We offer individualised Psychosocial Recovery Coaching and Direct Allied Health Services, helping participants engage in the right supports for positive, life-changing outcomes.
We believe in staff retention, recognition, and balance — supporting our employees to grow professionally while achieving their desired work–life harmony.
At Your Own Way, we value staff retention and recognition and support our employees to achieve their desired work-life balance.
Be part of the new wave of holistic care
Join a team that's redefining person-centred support — ensuring clients' needs are not only met but exceeded through compassionate, innovative, and holistic care across disability, mental health, and aged care services.
About the Role
As an Allied Health Assistant, you'll play an essential role in supporting our Occupational Therapists and Allied Health team. This hybrid role involves both clinical and administrative duties, offering a mix of hands-on client interaction and flexible remote work.
You will:
* Assist in delivering Occupational Therapy services in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
* Support participants under the direction of Occupational Therapists.
* Prepare, clean, and maintain therapy areas and equipment.
* Transport participants to and from therapy sessions or appointments.
* Collect referrals and manage administrative tasks.
* Order prescribed Assistive Technology.
* Help facilitate exercise programs and group activities.
* Communicate regularly with therapists regarding client progress and care plan adjustments.
What You'll Bring
Qualifications (Desirable, but not essential):
* Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent.
* Students studying OT, Physiotherapy, or Speech Pathology are highly encouraged to apply.
Skills & Experience:
* Ability to independently deliver and support treatment plans.
* Strong communication, organisation, and time management skills.
* Adaptability and a can-do attitude.
* Basic health care knowledge and computer literacy.
* Commitment to client dignity, safety, and empowerment.
* Willingness to travel regionally within East Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley.
Requirements
* Current Driver's Licence.
* Current NDIS Screening Check.
* Current Working with Children Check.
* Current First Aid & CPR certification.
* Right to work in Australia.
* Comprehensive motor vehicle insurance (for participant transportation).
* Physically capable of providing personal care assistance when required.
The Perks
* Supportive, positive work culture.
* Ongoing professional development and access to our online learning platform.
* Career growth opportunities in a fast-expanding organisation.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing and support.
* Employee of the Month recognition program.
* Salary Packaging options to maximise take-home pay.
Join Us
If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of the new wave of holistic care transforming regional allied health and community services — we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and grow your career with Your Own Way Australia Ltd — where care, compassion, and community come first.