Allied Health Assistant

2 weeks ago


Box Hill, Australia Eastern Health Full time

Limited tenure (12 months) Part Time -Monday-Friday afternoons commencing January 2023

Joining the Acute Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy team

Opportunities to work additional hours during the year may be become available

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

This exciting role is aligned to the delivery of allied health assistant interventions as part of a multisite MRFF research study (HIPSTER trial) and will be primarily based at Box Hill Hospital.

You will be responsible in assisting physiotherapists with their acute bed based patients as part of the physiotherapy musculoskeletal team in the provision of best practice patient care as well as non-clinical duties that support the efficient operation of a busy afternoon demand. This is a great opportunity to build and develop your skills across the year.

About you

**To be successful in this role you will possess**:
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance is required (academic transcript of completion required) if applicable

Previous experience working as an Allied Health Assistant or equivalent essential

Experience within an acute bed based hospital stream is desirable

Highly developed interpersonal skills and communication both written and oral

A strong commitment to high quality care

The ability to work as part of a diverse team

Excellent time management and organisational skills

See the position description for further details

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here

Diverse and engaging career opportunities

Friendly & supportive team

Flexible working hours

Salary packaging options

Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

**Please note**:
Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

**Eastern Health Values**: Patients First | Agility | Humility | Respect | Kindness | Excellence

Selection Criteria

**Essential**: Completion of Certificate 4 (Allied Health Assistant) from a registered training organisation including training modules in Physiotherapy

**Essential**: Experience as an AHA, either employed or as a student, or Allied Health Professional student working in a healthcare setting

**Essential**: Australian citizen or current Australian working visa

**Essential**: Well-developed verbal and written communication skills to enable liaison with the multidisciplinary team including effective clinical handover

**Essential**: Completion of training modules as an AHA in Physiotherapy or currently undertaking of same for Allied Health Professional students

Contact Person
SUE PARSLOW

Contact Number
(04) 6642 4634

Alternate Contact Person
NANETTE MAYHOOD

Alternate Contact Number
(0_) __ __

Closing Date
02/01/2023



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