Allied Health Assistant - Primary Care Support

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives. 

We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience. 

As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice. 

Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

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Our Journey 

Primary Care Support Team, as part of the Community Assessment and Response Directorate offers a variety of programs that assist individuals to manage chronic health conditions, covering Greater Dandenong and Cardinia Casey, focusing on the assessment and delivery of client focused care. The team consists of Allied Health Assistants, Care Coordinators, Community Development Workers, Counsellors, Diabetes Nurse Educators, Dietitians, Exercise Physiologists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, recreational therapists, Leisure and lifestyle assistants, Nurses and Podiatrists. The team is committed to working with communities, families and individuals who have poor health outcomes and to providing high quality, multidisciplinary programs which embrace client centred care, evidence-based practice and the Social Model of Health.   

We are looking for a Grade 2 Allied Health Assistant for a Part Time Fixed Term Position. 

A Day in the Life 

Monash Health Primary Care Support is a dynamic service with dedicated, highly skilled multidisciplinary team.    

The Grade 2 Allied Health Assistant will assist therapists in the provision of best practice patient centred care and in supporting clients with a wide range of clinical presentations, often presenting with multiple co-morbidity. They will also be involved in running groups.    

You will be provided with clinical supervision and support from a senior allied health Therapist as well as support from the leadership team.    

About You   

You will bring:   

• Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary team   

• Demonstrated commitment to best practice care   

• Ambition to grow your clinical skills and expand your knowledge   

• Your proactive and team player attitude   

• Your strong communication and interpersonal skills   

What you need:   

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance   

• Driver license and an ability to drive company vehicles including small bus (automatic requiring normal licence)  

In Return:   

• A supportive and cohesive team within a larger multidisciplinary setting   

• Professional development support and mentoring

Role Statement can be found here

Our Culture and Values 

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. 

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. 

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time. 

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.