Casual Allied Health Assistant

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Western Health Newfoundland Full time $43,000 - $95,000 per year

Requisition No: 4556

Executive Division: Operations

Division: Allied Health

Program: AH Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology

Department: Allied Health Physiotherapy

Enterprise Agreement: Varied Health and Allied Services, Managers and Ad

Job Function: Allied Health Professionals

Project:

We have an opportunity for enthusiastic and experienced Grade 3 Allied Health Assistants to join our Physiotherapy AHA team to work weekdays in a casual capacity across Western Health.

About the role

As an AHA at Western Health you will work with our acute or subacute teams to provide care to patients with a variety of clinical presentations to improve their function, mobility and quality of life. Our positions are well supported by experienced and dedicated Allied Health Assistants and Physiotherapists and will enable you to work with the multidisciplinary team to provide excellent patient centred care. In this role you will provide individual therapy sessions; assist Physiotherapy staff in co-treatment sessions; and take with other responsibilities which may include the management of equipment or administrative tasks. Our department is friendly and supportive, and this is an excellent opportunity to join our extensive AHA and Physiotherapy team in a well-supported role.

A comprehensive orientation will be provided to the role with access to training and development resources.

In your cover letter please include your days available for work.

Come and join our innovative, supportive, and friendly department, with our strong positive workplace culture, and help us continue to improve the lives of our community in the West. It is a very exciting time for us, with new the Footscray Hospital due to open in 2026 and the new Melton Hospital in 2029.

See why our Allied Health Staff love working at Western Health: My Why - Allied Health recruitment. Find out more about our team by following us on Facebook (@westernhealthphysio) and Instagram (westernhealth_physio)

To be Successful in this Role you will

  • Have a Certificate IV Allied Health Assistant qualification or other appropriate equivalent qualification. Physiotherapy students with an AHA certificate are welcome to apply. Work experience or clinical placement experience in the hospital setting is essential

  • Have excellent communication skills

  • Be willing to learn and be committed to providing excellent patient care

  • Be adaptable and flexible

  • Work well within a team environment to assist patients, and AHA and Physiotherapy staff

  • Ensure safe and high-quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and policies, as instructed by Physiotherapy staff

  • Contribute to a culture that values ongoing learning and be part of a positive workplace

Position Description

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include

oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

  • Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.

  • Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.

  • Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

  • Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.

  • Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.

  • Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

  • Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.

  • Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.

  • Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

  • Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.

  • Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 28 August 2025

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Candice Poupard (Physiotherapy Operations Lead) on or Julia Lynch (Acting Physiotherapy Operations Lead) on

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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