Grade 3 Multidisciplinary Allied Health Assistant - Acute Inpatient

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

An exciting opportunity to join our Multidisciplinary Allied Health Assistant Department at Alfred Health!

Permanent, Part Time (38 Hours per fortnight - additional hours on Sunday may be available)
Salary Package: $32,877.00 + Superannuation
Alfred Health location
Inpatient acute wards
Great staff benefits!

About the Role:

The Allied Health Assistant works closely with the multidisciplinary allied health team to provide a flexible and responsive service that works to meet each patient’s identified therapeutic and discharge goals. The position is responsible for the implementation of individual interventions and/or therapy programs, as delegated by the treating therapists. The AHA will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide services that may include sourcing practical advice and providing support to patients and families to complete applications for services and benefits. The AHA will also be responsible for administrative and clinical support functions, which assist with patient management and contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the ward. It is a condition of employment that individuals may be required to work across all Alfred Health sites and services, including weekend and Public Holiday shifts as rostered.

About you:

Possess one of the below qualificiation/s and at least 3 years of full-time equivalent experience as a Grade 2 Allied Health Assistant (or equivalent):
Completion of Certificate IV (Allied Health Assistance) from a registered training organisation, OR
Recognised equivalent qualification (as determined by the line manager), OR
Higher qualification in a relevant health science discipline at Diploma or Associate Diploma level, OR
Certificate level qualification in a relevant health-related field, OR
Overseas-trained Allied Health practitioner with a qualification at Diploma level or higher.

Staff Benefits:

Salary Packaging
Discount Health Insurance
Car Parking (subject to availability)
Onsite Gym and childcare services (The Alfred)

In line with current Victorian DHS requirements, the following conditions apply to this role, and are subject to change:

Mask fit testing
Flu vaccination

Please include and attached a cover letter with your application
For all queries, please contact Mimi Truong, MDT AHA Team and Professional Development Lead at mi.truong@alfred.org.au
Applications close at 11pm AEST, on Monday 20th October 2025.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.