Allied Health Assistant- Grade 3- Commonwealth Home Support Program

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne's North is fast

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Allied Health Assistant –Grade 3 to join the Physiotherapy team.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

The Grade 3 Allied Health Assistant (AHA) will work in Community Therapy Services (CTS) with the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) population (people aged 65 or over). The AHA will provide quality patient care under supervision of Allied Health clinicians through the application of competent clinical treatment skills. The AHA will carry out clinical support activities which promote patient centred care, improve patient flow, and facilitate timely discharges. The AHA will provide individual and group based therapy, and complete administrative tasks. The role will assist with the ordering, maintenance and cleaning of equipment.

The role will be primarily based in CTS at Broadmeadows Hospital, and will require staff to be flexible with their working hours to meet the changing operational demands and may include working after hours, on weekends and public holidays (as required). Staff may be required to travel and work across the various Northern Health campuses and programs.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Relevant qualifications (Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent).

• Clinical experience working in a community setting with older population

• Experience working autonomously under the direction of a Physiotherapist
• Demonstrates a client centred focus in the provision of care
• Demonstrated teamwork and appreciation of multidisciplinary practice
• Understanding of the roles and contributions of different disciplines to patient care and discharge planning
• Demonstrated ability to work independently within Allied Heath Assistant scope of practice and seek advice/support when required.
• Demonstrated negotiation and effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills
• Possesses self-management skills with an ability to meet timelines and prioritise competing demands

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Angie Chong Physiotherapy clinical leader

Applications close 8 September 2025

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.