Allied Health Assistant

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Enterprise Agreement: Varied Health and Allied Services, Managers and Ad

Job Function: Allied Health Professionals

Project

Allied Health Assistant - Acute Aged Care at Home Program

- Location: Sunshine Hospital

- Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time, Fixed Term (until June 2026)

- Salary: Grade 3 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Grade 3 Allied Health Assistant (AHA) to join our Acute Aged Care at Home program. This role supports older adults to maintain independence and receive safe, high-quality care in their own homes, helping to prevent hospital admissions and functional decline.

Working under the supervision of an Allied Health professional, you will deliver evidence-based, person-centred care, assisting with therapeutic interventions and related activities in line with individual care plans. You will also collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team, providing both clinical and non‑clinical support to ensure seamless, timely care.

Key responsibilities

- Deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care under supervision, promoting functional independence in older adults.

- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support coordinated care in the home environment.

- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members to enhance patient outcomes.

About you

- You are a motivated Allied Health Assistant with a passion and interest in working with older persons within a home environment.

- You have experience as an Allied Health Assistant, preferably in aged care, hospital, or community settings.

- You have strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.

- Commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based, person-centred care.

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

Compensation and benefits

- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.

- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.

- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.

- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.

- Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.

- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.

- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.

- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about supporting acute allied health patients, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 8 January 2026.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

Western Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.

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