Allied Health Assistant

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.

• Full Time Permanent position (80 hours per fortnight)
• Salary range: $63,840.40 - $75,462.40
• Great staff benefits 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging
• Based at The Alfred

The Department

The Adult and Older Adult Department provides integrated treatment, care and support in the areas of treatment and therapies; education, wellbeing supports; peer support and self-help and care planning and coordination.

The AMAH Adult and Older Adult Department will ensure that older adults continue to benefit from sub-specialist services while also gaining access to a wider range of existing and planned services in such areas as therapeutic services, AOD, trauma informed services, addictions, family violence and sub-acute access in line with the recommendations from the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health and part of our implementation of the requirements presented in the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022.

The Role

The Allied Health Assistant (AHA) works closely with the multidisciplinary Allied Health team at the Greenhouse to provide a flexible and responsive service that works to meet each patient's identified therapeutic and discharge goals.

The position is responsible for the implementation of individual interventions and/or therapy programs, as delegated by the treating therapists. The AHA will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide services that include provision of delegated therapies, provision of appropriate equipment and aids as prescribed by Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), assistance with paperwork and referrals to facilitate discharge, and liaison with external providers to obtain information to progress care or facilitate discharge. The AHA will also be responsible for administrative and clinical support functions, which assist with patient management and contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team.

Experience and Qualifications Required

Level 2

Essential

• Completion of Certificate IV (Allied Health Assistance) from a registered training organisation with a minimum of 2 years of experience, OR
• Recognised equivalent qualification (as determined by the line manager), i.e. Overseas-trained Allied Health practitioner with a qualification at Diploma level or higher

Desirable

• Experience in a mental health setting
• Current Victorian Driver's License (unrestricted)

Level 3

Essential

• Completion of Certificate IV (Allied Health Assistance) from a registered training organisation with a minimum of 3 years of experience, OR
• Worked as a grade 2 allied health assistant for a minimum of 3 years (full-time equivalent)
• Recognised equivalent qualification (as determined by the line manager), i.e. Overseas-trained Allied Health practitioner with a qualification at Diploma level or higher

Desirable

• Experience in mental health setting
• Current Victorian Driver's License (unrestricted)

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car and bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSporthealth and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children's Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Colleen Alphonso, Nurse Manager Baringa on C.Alphonso@alfred.org.au.

Applications close 11pm AEST, Wednesday 16 July 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.

Website:www.alfredhealth.org.au