Allied Health Assistant Grade 2 - Monash Children's

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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 the Allied Health Assistant Grade 2 on a part-time ongoing (0.60 EFT / 45.6 hours per fortnight) basis based at the Monash Children’s Hospital in Clayton.

This is a rare opportunity to work as a paediatric interdisciplinary Allied Health Assistant. Specialising in support of infants, children, adolescents and families in a wide range of areas.

In this role you will be aligned primarily with the dietetics, occupational therapy and speech pathology teams where you will:

• Receive support and training across all areas 
• Provide clinical and non-clinical support to paediatric inpatients and outpatients and their families across a wide variety of clinical areas under the supervision of Allied Health Professionals
• Provide support and crossover to the physiotherapy, social work and music therapy teams as required
• Contribute to the development of AHA programs, processes and quality improvement activities
• Provide non-clinical support to the leadership, administration and profession teams as required. This will include things such as assisting in the preparation of specialised infant formula in our Formula Room, monitoring and ordering of allied health equipment and setting up the video fluroscopy suite with speech pathologists  
• Be responsible for managing equipment and stock levels and facilitating the smooth operating of the Therapies Clinic
• Work collaboratively and communicate clearly - teamwork makes this role thrive

About Us:

Monash Children’s Hospital is one of Australia’s leading providers of integrated children’s health services, with more than 30 specialist services and programs. We have Victoria’s largest Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and provide leading paediatric services in many areas including Rehabilitation, Oncology, Orthopaedics, Developmental Medicine and Neonates. 

About You:

To thrive in this role, you will bring the following:

• Certificate IV Allied Health Assistance
• Eligibility for membership of AHANA as a Practicing Member (General)
• Demonstrated developing clinical knowledge and experience
• Experience in delivering individual or group therapy programs
• Experience supporting the use and maintenance of aids, equipment, and assistive technology under AHP guidance
• Developing skills in quality improvement or research projects
• Growing experience in delivering professional education and development

In Return:

As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:

• Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options
• Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth
• Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence
• Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance
• Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways
• Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging

At Monash Health, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Liz Mount, Dietetics Profession Lead on 0481 918 297.

Position Description can be found here

Role Statement can be  found 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: 23rd February 2026