Multidisciplinary Allied Health Assistant - Community Rehabilitation Program
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Allied Health Assistant to join our Community Rehabilitation team. Based at Caulfield Hospital, the overall objective of the position is to provide therapy support services to individuals and groups as directed by the Allied Health Professionals.
* Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO)
* Located at Caulfield Hospital
* Great staff benefits 5 weeks annual leave & salary packaging
The Community Rehabilitation multidisciplinary team comprises physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, dietitians, a neuropsychologist, a clinical psychologist, allied health assistants, rehabilitation medicine doctors, community health nurses, a pharmacist and social workers.
Qualifications And Experience Required
* Completion of Certificate IV Allied Health Assistance or equivalent from a registered training organisation, OR
* Recognised equivalent qualification (as determined by the line manager):
o Higher qualification in a relevant health science discipline at Diploma or Associate Diploma level
o Certificate level qualification in a relevant health-related field
o Overseas-trained Allied Health practitioner with a qualification at Diploma level or higher
o Allied Health undergraduate student (in a relevant health science discipline) successfully completed one year of study at minimum
* Current Victorian Driver's License (unrestricted)
Key Selection Criteria
* Previous experience within a hospital or working with a multidisciplinary team
* Sound interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work well within a team and relate to medical, nursing and Allied Health staff and patients
* Sound knowledge base of medical terminology
* High level of English literacy
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Demonstrated ability to work autonomously (within scope of practice)
* Sound computer skills
Staff Benefits
* Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
* Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
* Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax
* Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
* Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children's Services
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
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