Allied Health Assistant

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Monash Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Health and Allied Health

Reference: 57680

**Australia’s first Heart Hospital is opening soon Join us at Australia’s only dedicated, purpose-built heart hospital.**

**Our journey**

The **Victorian Heart Hospital** will be Australia’s first dedicated heart hospital and is nearing its final stages of construction. It will include a full range of ambulatory and inpatient cardiac care, including cardiac theatres, cardiac catheterisation laboratories, emergency, intensive care and ambulatory services such as cardiac CT, echocardiography and specialist consultation. It will also feature a unique, patient centred model of care. The Victorian Heart Hospital will also play a key role in advancing research and teaching and will be home to the Victorian Heart Institute, a brand new, health and medical research organisation at Monash University.

**About Allied Health**

**Allied Health** are an integral part of the **Victorian Heart Hospital** multidisciplinary team. We collaboratively ensure the best outcome for patients in our care. At the Victorian Heart Hospital the Allied Health Assistants will provide a comprehensive range of care in the acute wards, rehabilitation and rehabilitation setting under the supervision and delegation of an allied health professional.

**Recruiting Now - Allied Health Assistant (AHA) Physiotherapy (Grade 2 or 3)**

By joining Monash Health’s cardiac team as an **Allied Health Assistant**, you will have the exciting opportunity to participate in the establishment of new allied health services in Cardiac Care. You’ll also be welcomed into a positive and supportive environment, passionate about delivering cardiac care to a diverse and growing local community. The career opportunities are limitless with access to education support within a tertiary hospital.

You’ll also enjoy working in brand new facilities in a dedicated heart hospital that will provide:

- improved facilities in a sustainable design, filled with colour, natural light and space
- dedicated leadership team fostering high performing talent and career progression within a tertiary hospital
- cutting edge state of the art technology and innovative design to facilitate world-leading research

**A Day in the Life**:
We guarantee that no two days will be the same.

In this important role, you will have the excellent opportunity to:

- provide evidence-based, patient-centred care under the delegation of an allied health professional
- participate in clinical supervision to further develop your skills and grow your experience
- contribute to quality and research projects

**What You Bring**

Working closely with the multidisciplinary team you will bring:

- Ambition to grow your skills and expand your knowledge
- Enthusiasm for multidisciplinary team work
- Ability to engage in reflective practice
- Excellent oral and written communication skills

**On a personal level, you will demonstrate**:

- Motivation and innovation
- Critical thinking that drives problem solving
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Team focused approach to patient care

**What you need**
- Certificate IV Allied Health Assistance
- Demonstrated and proven AHA Experience
- Driver’s license

**In Return**

You’ll be joining Australia’s first dedicated heart hospital and be a part of:
- a passionate cardiac team dedicated to making a difference to the health of Victorians
- a friendly, flexible work environment
- unique opportunities for education, career growth and support
- mentorship from a highly experienced and respected team
- the largest public health service in Victoria, employing more than 22,000 people

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and are committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and iCare values.

**Monash Health is a great place to work**

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

- salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
- a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
- free flu vaccinations
- private health insurance at discounted rates
- health imaging services
- + more

**How to Apply**

For information including how to apply, probity check requirements and other important information, please refer to the attached ‘Application Guide’ located under Position Documents