Allied Health Assistant

Employment Type -  Temporary Full Time

Hours per fortnight - 80 

Job Category - Other Professionals - Allied Health Assistant

Req Id

• Opportunity for an experienced Allied Health Assistant to delivery high quality care for patients in their own homes
• Be part of a broad clinical team dedicated to delivering excellence
• Temporary full-time, 80hrs/fortnight (Long Service Leave Replacement), includes ADOs, 5 weeks leave & 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, Staff Hub 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.  

Subacute at Home is an inpatient bed substitution model that supports people complex medical and rehabilitation needs. The team's office is based at the Staff Hub but the position requires driving throughout the Greater Geelong area.

About the role 

To provide high quality care as an Allied Health Assistant to patients within the Subacute at Home Program including GEM and Rehabilitation at Home. Perform clinical work of a general nature as directed by, and under the supervision of an Allied Health Professional. To provide teaching, supervision and development of less experienced Allied Health Assistants and student Allied Health Assistants. Undertake a range of non-clinical duties that support the provision of Allied Health services within the Subacute at Home Program.

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

About the culture

Barwon Health's Subacute at Home Program is a unique program that accepts referrals from both the hospital setting and the community and works successfully to reduce hospital presentations. It is a team devoted to delivering excellence. Overall, working in the role of providing Subacute at Home services offers a rewarding and fulfilling experience, allowing you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults while enjoying a challenging and dynamic work environment.

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 $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

About Geelong 

Derived from the local Wadawurrung 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

Diversity and Inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve.

We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all.

We encourage applications from:

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
• LGBTIQA+ community members
• People of all gender identities
• People with disability
• Culturally and linguistically diverse communities

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us.

Barwon Health is a child-safe and totally smoke-free workplace.

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.

This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.

Contact person: Michelle Bao
Email:
Phone:

Application closing date: 26th, October 2025

Position Description

Are you currently a Barwon Health employee? If so, please follow the links below on how to apply.

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