Description:
Alfred Health
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.
- Permanent Full time, 1.0 EFT (80 hours per fortnight including monthly ADO)
- Allied Health Assistant – Grade 2 (IN29) or Grade 3 (IN30) classification, dependent on experience
- Working Monday - Friday on Cancer Services Outpatient areas
- May be required to work across any Alfred Health site - The Alfred, Caulfield or Sandringham Hospital locations
- Great staff benefits!
Department
Allied Health Workforce
Alfred Health’s Multidisciplinary Allied Health Assistant Department provides support to a broad range of allied health professionals across all three sites at Alfred Health: The Alfred Hospital, Caulfield Hospital, and Sandringham Hospital. The department consists of more than 25EFT, and employs a large pool of casual staff. The department continues to develop partnerships with education providers, providing placement opportunities for students undertaking Allied Health Assistant qualifications.
The Role
The Allied Health Assistant works closely with the multidisciplinary allied health team to provide a flexible and responsive service that works to meet each patient’s identified therapeutic and discharge goals. The position is responsible for the implementation of individual interventions and/or therapy programs, as delegated by the treating therapists. The AHA will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide services that may include sourcing practical advice and providing support to patients and families to complete applications for services and benefits. The AHA will also be responsible for administrative and clinical support functions, which assist with patient management and contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the ward.
It is a condition of employment that individuals may be required to work across all Alfred Health sites and services, including weekend and Public Holiday shifts as rostered.
Experience and Qualifications Required
- Completion of Certificate IV (Allied Health Assistance) from a registered training organisation, OR
- Recognised equivalent qualification (as determined by the line manager)
- Overseas-trained Allied Health practitioner with a qualification at Diploma level or higher
- Higher qualification in a relevant health science discipline at Diploma or Associate Diploma level
- Certificate level qualification in a relevant health-related field
- Applicants considered for the Grade 3 classification must have a minimum of 3 years of experience (full-time equivalent)
Staff Benefits
- Generous salary packaging and novated leasing available through Maxxia
- Discounted Health Insurance
- Car Parking (subject to availability)
Please include and attach a Cover Letter with your application
For all queries regarding this role, please contact Hank Kim, Allied Health Assistant Manager at h.kim@alfred.org.au
Applications close at 11pm AEST on Friday 18th of July 2025
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
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.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au
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