Allied Health Assistant

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, providing care for a population of around 300,000 people across the life continuum.

Our network of hospitals and community health services deliver quality, patient-centred healthcare and services that meet the needs of our diverse community.

With specialities including obstetrics, paediatrics, emergency medicine, intensive care, critical care, surgical and general medicine, rehabilitation, and oncology, through to aged care and palliative care.

We are a major teaching and research health facility, training the next generation of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff.

• Beautiful Mornington Peninsula & surrounding locations

• Salary Packaging and Employee Benefits Program

• Classification: Grade 2*

Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of over 300,000 people. Our Mission is to strive for healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care. To realise this mission we need people who seek a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation, look for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing

The Allied Health Assistant grade 2 is responsible for working within the inpatient subacute occupational therapy service. The grade 2 AHA assists Allied Health Professionals in the provision of best practice patient centred clinical care and further supports smooth Allied Health operations through non-clinical duties.

The AHA performs work of a general nature within the AHA scope of practice under the delegation and supervision of Allied Health Professionals (AHP).

Position Description

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:

• Minimum qualification of Allied Health Assistance Certificate III level from RTO or equivalent, (grade 2).
• Experience working in acute or sub-acute inpatient setting (student experience included).
• Demonstrated understanding of the goals and priorities of occupational therapy within a hospital setting.
• Ability to provide individual therapy and education to patients as prescribed by the occupational therapist.
• Understanding of normal development and medical conditions, as relevant to the role
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team with minimal supervision
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills through direction and feedback
• Ability to use a wide range of software applications for word processing, equipment database, ordering and invoicing.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Demonstrated problem solving and organisational skills.

What Next

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For role specific information contact Alison Lunt on

The role ceases advertising on 29/08/2025.

Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:

*Please refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement for salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.