Acute Allied Health Assistant: Occupational Therapy

Bayside Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport membership

ProSport pre-tax memberships

KU Childcare Services

Job summary

Bayside Health is seeking an Acute Allied Health Assistant (Occupational Therapy) to join the Alfred Care Group across The Alfred and Caulfield Hospitals. Opportunities include permanent part-time (0.4 EFT, 2 days/week) at The Alfred and fixed-term part-time (0.6 EFT, 3 days/week) at Caulfield Hospital, with options to combine for full-time.

Roles open to AHA Grade 2 or 3. You will support therapists, assist with interventions, and contribute to a team focused on growth, development, and

Qualifications

• Certificate IV (Allied Health Assistance) from a registered training organisation or recognised equivalent
• Higher qualification in a relevant health science discipline at Diploma or Associate Diploma level
• Overseas-trained Allied Health practitioner with a Diploma level or higher

Responsibilities

• Implement individual and group interventions and therapy programs delegated by Occupational Therapist
• Work with patients to increase functional abilities in self-care, meal preparation, and community access
• Provide administrative and clinical support to assist patient management and service efficiency

Skills

AHA Grade 2/3 experience

Education

Certificate IV (Allied Health Assistance)

Diploma/Associate Diploma in health science

Overseas-trained Allied Health practitioner with Diploma or higher

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)
• Salary packaging & novated leasing throughMaxxia
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities throughFitness Passportmembership
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred viaProSport(pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed byKU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

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.