Overview
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, providing care for a population of around 300,000 people across the life continuum. Our network of hospitals and community health services deliver quality, patient-centred healthcare and services that meet the needs of our diverse community. With specialities including obstetrics, paediatrics, emergency medicine, intensive care, critical care, surgical and general medicine, rehabilitation, and oncology, through to aged care and palliative care. We are a major teaching and research health facility, training the next generation of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff.
Opportunity
- Opportunity for an ongoing Grade 2 AHA role in a dynamic physiotherapy team
- Opportunity to support across acute and subacute patient populations
- Part time role based at beachside Rosebud Hospital
- Classification: Grade 2*
Context
On 1 January 2026 five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together 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. The current health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of over 300,000 people. Our Mission is to strive for healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care. To realise this mission we need people who seek a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation, look for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others. In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
The Physiotherapy department is a agile team, with a focus on the provision of quality care to assist patients in achieving their goals. The Allied Health Assistant is a valued member of the team, assisting with non-clinical tasks and patient care under the guidance of the treating Physiotherapist.
- Allied Health Assistant Certificate III or equivalent.
- Experience working in an inpatient health care setting within an Allied Health Team.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to use a wide range of software applications for word processing, databases, etc.
- Takes an organised and methodical approach to the prioritisation of tasks.
- Constructively communicates concerns and issues.
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please contact the Recruitment & Onboarding team on 9784 2700, option 1. For role specific information please contact Katie Palmer on 0492042600. The role ceases advertising on 8/10/2025.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a protected and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.
*Please refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
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