Allied Health Assistant

• Part Time, Ongoing Contract
• 16 hours per fortnight

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

We are seeking an experienced, adaptable and team oriented AHA to join our workforce in a parental leave backfill position. Our team of 12 skilled AHA's work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary model across the inpatient and community settings of NHW to support Allied Health Professionals in delivering high quality, person centred interventions. This position would provide the successful applicant with opportunities for a variety of experiences across the admitted and community settings working alongside and learning from highly skilled health professionals.

The successful applicant will demonstrate teamwork and an appreciation of multidisciplinary practice, the ability to work independently within the Allied Health Assistant scope of practice and seek advice/support where required. Opportunities for on the job competencies in specialist areas such as Videofluorsocopy Swallow Study, and Basic Foot Care will be provided to the right applicant.

A Certificate IV Allied Health Assistant Qualification is vital, along with demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in the provision of AHA duties. This is an excellent opportunity for an AHA who is seeking opportunities to enhance their clinical skills, whilst working within a collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary service. If you have an interest in working in the community setting, the admitted setting, or both, we'd love to hear from you

Those interested in casual shifts or weekend work are also encouraged to apply.

Our Region:

• Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around throughout the northeast.
• An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
• We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
• Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries. 
• Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
• Social Club Benefits
• Support for our diverse workforce

Applying for the role:

• Enquiries can be made with Sarah Coles on
• Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. Covid Vaccination is strongly recommended
• A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at
• Applications must address the key selection criteria from the PD
• Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application
• To apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at
• All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria
• Applications close Sunday, 9th of November 2025

NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies