Acute Allied Health Assistant: Occupational Therapy

Alfred Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Part time

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Job summary

Alfred Health in Melbourne seeks an Allied Health Assistant (Occupational Therapy) to support OT staff in delivering targeted therapy programs. The role spans acute hand therapy and subacute inpatient wards, with flexible PT arrangements including 0.4 EFT or up to 0.6 EFT.

You will assist clients to achieve personal care, meal prep, and community access goals while contributing to administrative duties and service efficiency. Applicants with relevant AHA qualifications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Completion of relevant allied health assistance qualifications.
• Experience supporting Occupational Therapy teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist OT staff to deliver individual and group therapy programs.
• Help clients with activities of daily living and community access goals.
• Provide administrative and clinical support to the OT service.

Skills

AHA experience

Clinical support

Education

Diploma level health qualification

Overseas-trained AHA

Job description

Acute Allied Health Assistant: Occupational Therapy

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

Allied Health Assistant in Occupational Therapy

• Permanent part time: 0.4EFT (2 days per week) located at The Alfred in the acute Hand Therapy stream


• Fixed term part time: up to 0.6EFT (3 days per week) until August 2027, located at Caulfield Hosptial in subacute wards


• Candidates interested in both positions to make a full time position are encouraged to apply


• Open to either Grade 2 (IN29) or Grade 3 (IN30) Allied Health Assistant Grade


• Be part of supportive team focused on growth and development


• Great staff benefits! 5 weeks annual leave & salary packaging

The Department

Alfred Care Group - Occupational Therapy Services operates across The Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals, with clinical services aligned to Bayside Health strategic goals and operational performance targets.

The benefits of working within the Occupational Therapy department at Alfred Care Group include:

• The opportunity to work in a supportive team with diverse clinical expertise and knowledge. Caseload areas include patients with neurological conditions, burns, older-aged rehabilitation, and orthopaedic rehabilitation.


• Access to regularly scheduled professional development opportunities and cross-campus education, supported by a strong clinical supervision framework.


• A commitment to developing your clinical, non-clinical and student education skills with a focus on promoting personal development.


• Providing an opportunity to participate in Research and Quality Improvement initiatives.


• A focus on work-life balance and employee well-being with access to formal employee support programs.

The Role

The Allied Health Assistant (AHA) in this role will work closely with Occupational Therapy staff to provide a flexible and responsive service that meets each client’s identified therapeutic goals. This exciting opportunity will provide the successful candidate with experience across a range of different clinical areas including the acute hand therapy stream and subacute inpatient wards.

The position is primarily responsible for the implementation of individual and group interventions and/or therapy programs, as delegated by the treating Occupational Therapist. The successful applicant will also work with patients to increase functional abilities in areas such as personal care, meal preparation sessions, and community access. This role includes executing suitable therapeutic activities and plans to progress client independence within defined goals.

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 Occupational Therapy Service.

If you have the skills and experience outlined below, we will welcome your application for these roles.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• Completion of Certificate IV (Allied Health Assistance) from a registered training organisation,OR


• Recognised equivalent qualification (as determined by the line manager)


• Higher qualification in a relevant health science discipline at Diploma or Associate Diploma level


• Certificate-level qualification in a relevant health-related field


• Overseas-trained Allied Health practitioner with a qualification at Diploma level or higher


• Previous employment in an AHA Grade 2 or AHA Grade 3 role (3+ years’ clinical experience required to be considered for the Grade 3 AHA role)

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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.

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.

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.