Allied Health Assistant - Grade 2 or 3
Heatherton, VIC, AU, 3202
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. 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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About the Role
Join our welcoming Community Specialist Clinics team, at the Kingston Centre in Heatherton, as an Allied Health Assistant Grade 2 or Grade 3 in an ongoing position. We welcome applications from candidates seeking full-time or part-time opportunities.
Working alongside Allied Health Professionals and within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you’ll play an important role in helping people with chronic, complex and specialist health needs access high-quality care closer to home.
No two days will look quite the same. You’ll support a diverse range of specialist clinics and work with patients through individual and group-based programs, while helping our teams deliver coordinated, person-centred care.
In this role, you will:
- Provide delegated clinical support, including group programs and 1:1 therapy programs
- Support Allied Health Professionals with direct and indirect patient care
- Assist with clinic preparation, coordination, documentation and follow-up
- Work collaboratively with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams
- Contribute to service improvement and new ways of delivering care
- For Grade 3: provide leadership within the AHA team and contribute to the development and promotion of the AHA workforce
About the Program
Community Specialist Clinics provide multidisciplinary, community-based care for people with chronic, complex and specialist health needs across south-east Melbourne.
Our services include Movement Disorders, Cognitive Dementia and Memory Service (CDAMS), Continence, Pain, Falls and Balance, Young Adults Transition Service (YATS) and Acute Rehabilitation, with services delivered across Kingston, Casey, Dandenong and Pakenham.
Our Allied Health Assistants are valued members of these teams, working alongside allied health, nursing, medical and other specialist staff to help patients receive the right care, at the right time and closer to home.
About You
You are a motivated and patient-centred Allied Health Assistant who enjoys working collaboratively and wants to continue building your skills within a diverse specialist clinical environment. You will bring:
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
- A proactive, flexible and patient-centred approach
- Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
- Confidence supporting group programs and delegated 1:1 therapy
- An interest in learning, service improvement and developing your AHA practice
- Eligibility for AHANA membership as a Practicing Member (Certified)
- A current Australian Driver Licence
Applying at Grade 3? You will also bring a minimum of three years' full-time equivalent experience as a Grade 2 AHA (or equivalent), together with the confidence to provide leadership, support the development of others and contribute to the broader AHA profession.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to build a role that works for you, with Grade 2 and Grade 3 opportunities and part-time or full-time options available.
You’ll join a supportive team where Allied Health Assistants are genuinely valued as part of patient care. With exposure to a broad range of specialist services, you’ll have opportunities to grow your clinical skills, learn from experienced multidisciplinary teams and contribute to care that makes a meaningful difference for patients in their community.
Whether you’re looking to strengthen your experience as a Grade 2 AHA or bring your experience and leadership as a Grade 3, we’d love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Gabby Pragnaratne - Continence Team Lead on 0447 721 862 OR Emma Flanagan - Movement Disorders Team Lead on 0410 421 961.
Supportive Documentation 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.
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: 10 September 2026