Allied Health Assistant

Grade 2 Allied Health Assistant - Physiotherapy
Permanent Part-Time

Malvern and Brighton locations

Cabrini offers:
- Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance- Competitive hourly rates + 12.5% superannuation + 17.5% leave loading- Up to $15,900 salary packaging plus $2,650 in meal & entertainment card benefits- Vibrant Malvern and Brighton locations, close to public transport with discounted Myki commuter fares- A warm, inclusive culture and a strong focus on professional development and career growth

The role

We have two exciting opportunities available for passionate and skilled Grade 2 Allied Health Assistants to join our supportive and collaborative physiotherapy teams at Cabrini. Both roles involve delivering high-quality care through individual and group therapy sessions in either an acute or rehabilitation setting.

Position 1: Cabrini Malvern - Acute Care- 0.8 FTE | Permanent Part-Time- Monday to Friday- Work across surgical, general medical, and palliative care wards- Focus on individual therapy and patient mobility post-surgery or acute admission

Position 2: Cabrini Brighton - Inpatient Rehabilitation- 0.6 FTE | Permanent Part-Time- Wednesday to Friday- Deliver group-based therapy for patients undergoing orthopaedic, neurological, or general reconditioning rehabilitation

How You’ll Make an Impact

In both roles, you’ll work under the direction of physiotherapists to support patient care through:
- Facilitating safe, effective group and individual therapy programs- Assisting patients in and out of therapy sessions, including transport and set-up- Monitoring and reporting patient progress or concerns to the treating physiotherapist- Supporting Allied Health Assistant student supervision and training- Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary team members and contributing to a positive team environment- Performing administrative tasks as required by the team leader or senior staff

About you

We’re looking for proactive and compassionate Allied Health Assistants who thrive in dynamic healthcare settings. You’ll bring:
- A relevant Allied Health Assistant qualification (minimum Certificate III or IV)- Experience delivering exercise-based therapy and supporting patient groups (highly regarded)- Strong interpersonal and communication skills- Excellent time management and organisational abilities- A collaborative and adaptable approach to working within a multidisciplinary team

Enquiries should be directed to:
Michelle Tatford - Grade 3 Allied Health Assistant on 9508 8788

Ben Gehrke - Deputy Head of Physiotherapy 9508 8746

Stacey Bulger - Physio Rehab Team Leader on 9508 5804 or 0437139313

Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.

Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.

Working for Cabrini

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.

There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.

Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.

Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI

Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.