Allied Health Assistant

7 hours ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Alfred Health Full time
Overview

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About Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

The Alfred Health Social Work Service operates across The Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals. The Social Work Service is aligned to the Alfred Health strategic goals and operational performance targets. The Social Work Service includes approximately 52 EFT (operational reports) with an additional 70 EFT (professional reports) who provide interventions to inpatients and outpatients across all Alfred Health clinical programs. To apply for this role you must have relevant experience in working within a Social work setting in a health service. The Social Work Service is committed to the teaching and ongoing professional education of staff and students, research and quality improvement activities. The Alfred Health Social Work Service provides the workforce to each clinical program and therefore supports each clinical program in meeting performance targets including patient experience, access, elective surgery and waitlist management measures.

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced hospital Allied Health Assistant to join the dynamic team, becoming part of a supportive department committed to excellence and innovation. This position involves providing Allied Health Assistant support to the Social Work Service, which can include work at The Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals across all wards as designated by the Team Leader. The candidate will work as part of a motivated team where responsibilities include the organisation and communication of a range of administrative and patient-related activities. The Allied Health Assistant works closely with the interdisciplinary team to provide a flexible and responsive service that works to meet each client's identified therapeutic and discharge goals.

To be eligible for this role you will need to have experience as per below or be working in a Social welfare setting either in a hospital or community setting and or be currently studying Social work.

Skills and Qualifications
  • Experience in assisting with paperwork relevant to patient discharge planning where complex engagement by social work is required such as referral so VPTAS, HARP, ACAS, TCP & MAC and an understanding of NDIS supports would be advantageous
  • Experience with service providers and making referrals to external service providers ie: Council services including sourcing, collating, maintaining and updating ward and department resources
  • An understanding of Council resources, meal options, and Centrelink information and accommodation options
  • An understanding of managing enquiries from patients, other hospital staff and visitors
  • Maintaining departmental forms and Social Work resources (including ensuring an adequate supply of, VCAT forms, Centrelink and Aged Care Packs)
  • Maintaining resource files and active management and maintenance of online resources to create an easily accessible online resource file
Staff Benefits
  • Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing
  • Discounted Health Insurance and Wellbeing initiatives
  • Car Parking (subject to availability)
  • Close to shops and public transport
Application Details

Please contact Carly Maxwell- Grade 4 Social worker on if you have any questions.

Applications close at 11.00pm Thursday, 4 September 2025. Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

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Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Health Care Provider
Industries
  • Hospitals and Health Care
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