Grade 3 Allied Health Assistant

Overview

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. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

Note: This position is fixed term until the end of August 2026, located at Caulfield Hospital, and part-time (0.6 EFT) with 45.6 hours per fortnight over 3 days per week (ideally including Monday and Wednesday).

Responsibilities

- Be part of a supportive team focused on growth and development within the Allied Health Assistant – Grade 3 (IN30) role.
- Work closely with Occupational Therapy staff to provide a flexible and responsive service that meets each client’s identified therapeutic goals.
- Deliver care in the subacute team at Caulfield Hospital, primarily within the Better@Home home-based program and one day per week on the Caulfield Rehabilitation/Aged Care Wards.
- Implement individual and group interventions and therapy programs as delegated by the treating Occupational Therapist.
- Group interventions may include upper limb retraining or falls education.
- Assist patients to increase functional abilities in areas such as personal care, meal preparation, and community access.
- Execute suitable therapeutic activities and plans to progress client independence within defined goals set by the Occupational Therapist.
- Work autonomously while maintaining strong communication with Occupational Therapy staff.
- Provide administrative and clinical support functions to assist with patient management and the efficiency of the Occupational Therapy Service.

Skills & Experience / Qualifications

- Completion of Certificate IV (Allied Health Assistance) from a registered training organisation, or an equivalent qualification as determined by the line manager.
- Recognised equivalent qualification (examples):

- Diploma or Associate Diploma level in a relevant health science discipline

- Certificate-level qualification in a relevant health-related field

- Overseas-trained Allied Health practitioner with a Diploma level qualification or higher

- Allied Health undergraduate student (in a relevant health science discipline) who has completed at least one year of study

- Previous employment in an AHA Grade 2 or AHA Grade 3 role (3+ years’ clinical experience required for Grade 3).
- Previous experience in an acute hospital setting and/or rehabilitation.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously (within scope of practice).
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team with medical, nursing and allied health staff, patients and families.
- Good self-management skills including organisation, planning, time management and priority setting.
- A current driver’s licence is essential.

Benefits

- Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing options through Maxxia.
- Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance.
- On-site car and bike parking opportunities (pre-tax deductions).
- Access to onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
- Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services.

Additional information

If applicable, specify any specific requirements for the cover letter or CV.

Queries: Please contact Sinead Holly, Senior Occupational Therapist – Better@Home, at s.holly@alfred.org.au.

Applications closing: 11:00 pm Tuesday, 7 October 2025.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please contact the listed ad contact person.

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

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