Allied Health Assistant Grade 3

Permanent, Full-time 1 EFT position, Doncaster East and North Balwyn
- Not for Profit, salary packaging benefits, flexible work life balance
- Collaborative, highly supported team and career development

**About Access Health and Community**

With a history of 150 years and caring at our centre, our mission and commitment is to build healthier lives within our communities and to deliver excellent health and community services for all. We have a dedicated and experienced team of over 300 employees and 200 volunteers operating across 18 locations. Our people are the centre of everything we do, making a contribution to the wellbeing of the community every day through our work, making a difference every day to those that need it most.

**About the opportunity**

The role of the Grade 3 Allied Health Assistant involves leading the Physiotherapy AHA team in workload management, quality improvement, professional development and student supervision. The role also entails supporting the Physiotherapy team in providing person-centred care, performing non-clinical duties and managing a caseload for clients in community and clinical settings. The role requires excellent administrative, IT, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and in various locations and a commitment to improving health service delivery.

***What you will be doing**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide physiotherapy interventions under the delegation of physiotherapists in either group or individual sessions located in the clinic or community settings
- Provide timely feedback and report any changes in client status to the treating Physiotherapist and/or relevant care provider to minimise potential adverse effects
- Work collaboratively with clients, families/carers and other providers to ensure therapy and supports reflects a consumer and person-centred care focus
- Provide leadership within the Physiotherapy AHA team in the delivery of clinical services including promotion of an active learning environment, advocacy, AHA workflow and processes
- Support Physiotherapy Manager to develop and embed practices and processes that drive productive and efficient teamwork.
- Lead and/or participate in the planning, coordination and delivery of practical placements and supervision of AHA students
- Supported and directed by the Physiotherapy Manager and/or Senior Clinician, provide support and training for volunteers.

**What you will bring**

**_Key Selection Criteria_**
- Certificate IV Allied Health assistant or relevant work experience, training and education
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in an Allied Health Assistant role within a health environment
- Clinical skills and experience in the delivery of group and individual Physiotherapy AHA services for community and clinic based clients
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary service and team environment, with onsite or remote supervision

**Attributes**
- High level clinical skills and experience in the delivery of Physiotherapy AHA services with any one of the following: neurological, disability, geriatric or musculo-skeletal diagnosis
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to continuous quality improvement and health promotion principles
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
- Demonstrated behaviours consistent with AccessHC values

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**Access Health and Community Culture & Benefits**

We offer more than just a fulfilling career, we provide an environment where you can thrive in a culture of collaboration and support. Our team members share a common commitment and passion to make a positive impact, and we believe that this shared ethos creates a range of benefits for all who work with us. From opportunities for personal and professional growth to a sense of purpose and belonging, our culture promotes an environment of success and fulfilment. Come join us and experience the rewards of a career where you truly make a difference.

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**The position encompasses an extensive range of benefits that are on offer**:

- A truly supportive and valued based culture and engaged workforce
- A culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
- Commitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditions
- An authentic focus on staff wellbeing and health
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- A commitment to ongoing professional Development and career growth
- Paid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Annual leave Loading
- A truly supportive and valued based culture and engaged workforce
- A culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
- Commitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditions
- Generous salary packaging opportunities(up to $15,990 per annum + $2,650 meals/entertainment expenses)
- A commitment to ongoing professional Development and career growth