Allied Health Assistant - Allied Health

Monash Health is a great place to work

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage. 

To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos: monashhealth.org/careers.

Come and join the Monash Health Allied Health team as an Aboriginal AHA cadet. We look forward to supporting you with work based practice while yuou study your AHA course, to really assist in embedding learnings. The role will be supported by the local clinical multidisciplinary team in the day to day clinical activities and the AHA governance team, lead by the AHA Workforce Advisor. This role will also have strong connection with our Aboriginal Health and Engagement team for cultural support and supervision.

This is a designated position under s.12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

About the Role

Applications are now open for the 2026 Monash Health Aboriginal Allied Health Assistant (AHA) Cadetship Program. This cadetship offers a work-while-you-learn opportunity, allowing participants to gain hands-on experience while studying the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance. The program is designed to provide practical workplace exposure while supporting our healthcare teams in delivering safe, high-quality patient care. All cadets will complete a Monash Health induction and receive a local orientation tailored to their allocated program. We are also able to offer specific Cultural Support from Aboriginal staff if you would like this. If you haven't enrolled in the Certificate IV Allied Health Assistance yet, we can support you to do that too, with one of our local, trusted education partners.

About Monash Health

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. More than 24,000 employees work at over 40 care locations across southeastern Melbourne, including Monash Medical Centre, Monash Children’s Hospital, Moorabbin Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, Casey Hospital, Kingston Centre, Cranbourne Centre, and an extensive network of rehabilitation, aged care, community health and mental health facilities. 

Aboriginal Employment

Our vision is to increase Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander participation in the health sector which will lead to delivering culturally safe health care and improving health outcomes. We seek to embed cultural safety and self-determination in every aspect of the career journey for our Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees. We will continue to create opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees to identify early career pathways, enhance their skills, identify new interests and assist us in building a culturally safe and strong health service.

At Monash Health, we aim to be an employer of choice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by fostering a culturally inclusive and safe workplace, where individuals are valued for their cultural knowledge and contributions.  

About the Cadetship Program

The Cadetship Program provides an opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied health assistant students to gain extra skills and experience working at a Victorian public health service while undertaking their studies.

To be eligible, applicants must: 

• identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
• aspire to be OR be a student currently enrolled in the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance and live in Victoria; and
• maintain a minimum pass grade in all units.

Please follow the link below to hear more about the experience of one of Monash Health's recent Allied Health Aboriginal Cadets: https://vimeo.com/887496269?share=copy

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Tony Sheng, Acting AHA and Support Workforce Advisor, on 0432338657

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: 7 April 2026