Allied Health Assistant

**Employment Type**:

- Permanent Part Time

**Hours per fortnight** - 36

**Job Category**:

- Other Professionals - Allied Health Assistant

**Req Id -** 4250

**HAVE IT ALL**

**JOIN OUR ALLIED HEALTH TEAM NOW**
- Join a dynamic team contributing to the hand therapy service at University Hospital Geelong.
- Ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment
- Exciting permanent part-time position (36 hours per fortnight), 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata) and salary packaging

**About Barwon Health**
- Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

**About the facility**
- Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.

**About the role**
- As a Grade 3 Allied Health Assistant (AHA) you will work within the Occupational Therapy team to deliver high quality administrative support and clinical care to patients within the hand therapy stream. The role includes a range of non-clinical duties to support the provision of hand therapy (eg. actioning referrals, patient phone calls, appointment schedulng, stock ordering and general administration duties). You will be responsible for AHA student supervision and mentoring of junior AHA staff. The role may include provision of AHA support to the wider Occupational Therapy Department as required. You will receive suitable clinical support from our experienced and skilled clinicians.
The successful applicant will have suitable qualifications that meet the selection criteria, as well as ideally have employed experience working in a healthcare setting with patients.

**About the culture**
The Occupational Therapy department is a high-achieving, supportive and friendly team. We are well-recognised within the organisation for flexibility, teamwork and a can-do attitude to service delivery. Our services are patient centred and are guided by our driving values: Respect, Compassion, Commitment, Accountability and Innovation.

**Barwon Health staff benefits**
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction.
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
- Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career.
- Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2650.

**About Geelong**
- Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.
- Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes.
- Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers.
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes.
- To learn more about the region, click here.

**Diversity and Inclusion**
- We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
- Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
- Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance._

**Contact person: Tom Langman**

**Phone**: (03) 4215 0826

**Application closing date: 17th, April 2025.**

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