Allied Health Assistant Grade 2/3

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Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.

About the Role:

Join our team as a Grade 2 or 3 Allied Health Assistant (AHA) on a part-time (0.6 EFT / 45.6 hours per fortnight) basis, based at the Monash Health - Kingston Centre.

We are excited to offer this opportunity to join the acute Physiotherapy Allied Health Assistant team. This is a great opportunity to join a high performing team that offers support and promotes growth. The Grade 2 or 3 AHA is responsible for the provision of assistance to Physiotherapists and other Allied Health professionals. They perform work of a general nature under the delegation and supervision of allied health professionals including, but not limited to, the following:  

• Work with direct supervision to implement therapeutic and related activities, in individual and group settings
• Provide clinical assistance to Allied Health professionals implementing therapy programs in consultation with the Allied Health Professionals 
• Provide non-clinical assistance to Allied Health professionals including but not limited to administrative and cleaning duties 

As part of the Allied Health team, you will be expected to work across sites as required.  

About Us:

Monash Health Allied Health share the vision of One Team; Making a Difference Together. The vision is underpinned by the following principles:  

• We provide quality care focused on the person in the context of their life  
• We are interdisciplinary and innovative with a can-do attitude  
• We view change and challenge as great opportunities  

Monash Health Allied Health provide an integrated and inter-professional service providing the highest quality patient centred care across the continuum and our Allied Health Assistant workforce is a vital part of this.  

About You:

The successful candidates will be required to participate in/lead programs, processes and quality improvement activities as part of our Allied Health Assistant and Physiotherapy teams. You may be responsible for representing the AHA team at Monash Health AHA group meetings and will demonstrate excellence in initiative and program implementation and a commitment to ongoing evaluation and best practice. Communication and working effectively in a team are pivotal to this role.  

To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:

• Certificate III or Certificate IV (preferred) in Allied Health Assistance  
• If Grade 3 AHA, minimum 3 years’ experience (full time equivalent) and Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance are required 
• Relevant experience working as an AHA in a health care setting preferred  
• A current Australian Drivers Licence  

In Return:

You’ll be joining Victoria’s largest healthcare network and be a part of: 

• Access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your acute clinical skills & knowledge base  
• Avenues to further develop your leadership & project management skills  
• Mentorship & career guidance  
• Support to attend relevant forums & conferences  
• A supportive learning environment, should you wish to undertake postgraduate studies  
• In addition, you will have access to benefits including salary packaging to increase your take-home pay, access to onsite subsidised staff car parking and gym, uniform and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Jackie Turner on 0499 719 126.

Position Description documents can be found below:

• AHA Grade 2 Position Description found here and here.
• AHA Grade 3 Position Description found here and here.  

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 14 April, 2025.