Allied Health Assistant
- Support allied health professionals in delivering therapy programs.
- Assist clients in achieving their goals and maintaining independence.
- Maintain accurate client records and support team administration.
Allied Health Assistant – Grade 2
- 0.6 FTE Fixed Term Position available at our South Melbourne and Prahan Sites.
- Casual opportunities available at our South Melbourne, Prahan, Parkdale, Bentleigh East and Chelsea sites.
- Grade 2, with level based on experience
Make a real difference in your community.
We are seeking an Allied Health Assistant to help clients build independence and improve their quality of life through practical, person-centred therapy support.
As a not-for-profit organisation, Better Health Network supports people and families at different stages of life and works with communities to strengthen health and wellbeing. We believe that better health and wellbeing is built around community.
About the role
As part of our Primary Care Allied Health team, you’ll support allied health professionals to deliver individual and group therapy programs in a community health setting. Working under their supervision and delegation, you’ll help clients work towards their goals and maintain or regain independence.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting prescribed therapy activities across services such as occupational therapy, podiatry and physiotherapy.
- Assisting with or leading group programs under allied health professional supervision.
- Preparing equipment, aids and resources for therapy sessions.
- Recognising changes in client needs and raising concerns with the treating clinician.
- Maintaining accurate client records, progress notes and activity information.
- Supporting referrals, waitlists, bookings and general team administration.
- Following infection control and safe manual handling procedures.
About you
You’ll be a qualified Allied Health Assistant who enjoys working with people and takes a practical, person-centred approach. You’ll be organised, adaptable and comfortable working under clinical direction as part of a multidisciplinary team.
To be successful, you’ll bring:
- A Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance from a registered training organisation, or equivalent.
- Experience working as a Grade 1 or Grade 2 Allied Health Assistant.
- Experience working or volunteering in a health, community or aged care setting, under allied health professional supervision where relevant.
- Strong interpersonal skills and clear written and verbal communication.
- Good time management and the ability to respond to changing priorities.
- Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook and TRAK.
- A commitment to person-centred service, ongoing learning and continuous improvement.
Why join BHN?
At BHN, you’ll join a values-driven organisation that genuinely cares about its people and the communities it serves. We offer:
- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
- Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.
- Professional development and learning opportunities.
- A collaborative and supportive team culture.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.
Apply now
Apply with your resume and cover letter describing why you’d like to join the team and how your experience aligns with the role.
Applications will be assessed as received, so early applications are encouraged.
For enquiries, please contact Pru Clements via email: ********************
We value Accountability, Collaboration, Respect and Courage, and we strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes people from all backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse, and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Pre-employment requirements include reference checks, a National Police Check, Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, First Aid Certificate and evidence of the right to work in Australia. Category C immunisation requirements apply. An international police check is required where applicable.
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