Allied Health Assistant

Your Own Way Australia; Bairnsdale; Hybrid; AUD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Salary packaging options

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Your Own Way Australia Ltd is seeking an Allied Health Assistant to join our team. The role combines home-based admin tasks with delivering services at our East Gippsland and Latrobe Valley locations and in the community.

You will support Occupational Therapists and the allied health team to deliver practical, person-centred services, balancing participant support with administrative duties and travel across our regions.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance is desirable but not essential.
• Students studying Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Speech Pathology are encouraged to apply.
• Current police, working with children and first aid checks are required or pursued.

Responsibilities

• Deliver delegated therapy activities under supervision of an Allied Health professional.
• Support participants to practise skills and work toward goals.
• Prepare, clean and maintain therapy spaces, resources and equipment.
• Assist with prescribed exercise programs and group activities within training scope.
• Arrange orders for prescribed assistive technology as directed.
• Transport participants to therapy sessions and appointments when required.
• Receive referrals, coordinate appointments and maintain records.
• Document progress and report observations to supervising therapist.
• Provide personal care assistance as required per the support plan.

Skills

Follow delegated plans

Communication

Relationship-building

Organisation

Time management

Computer skills

Independent work

Travel willingness

People-centred support

Education

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

OT/PT/SLP student engagement

Job description

Allied Health Assistant
Part-time | 30 hours per week | Hybrid
East Gippsland and Latrobe Valley

Your Own Way Australia Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic Allied Health Assistant to join our team. This role combines working from home for suitable administrative tasks with delivering services at our locations and within the community across East Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley.

About us

Your Own Way Australia Ltd is a person-focused, not-for-profit organisation delivering disability, mental health and aged care services.

Through Psychosocial Recovery Coaching, direct allied health services and individualised support, we help participants build independence, pursue their goals and connect with their communities.

We value our employees’ contributions and support professional growth, recognition and a positive work–life balance.

About the role

You will support our Occupational Therapists and allied health team to deliver practical, person-centred services. With a combination of participant support and administration, this role suits someone who enjoys variety, building relationships and helping people achieve meaningful outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering delegated therapy activities under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist or relevant allied health professional.
• Supporting participants to practise skills and work towards their individual goals.
• Preparing, cleaning and maintaining therapy spaces, resources and equipment.
• Assisting with prescribed exercise programs and group activities, within your training and delegated responsibilities.
• Arranging orders for prescribed assistive technology as directed.
• Transporting participants to therapy sessions and appointments when required.
• Receiving referrals, coordinating appointments and maintaining accurate records.
• Documenting participant progress and reporting observations, concerns and changes to the supervising therapist.
• Providing personal care assistance when required, within your training and the participant’s support plan.

About you

You are compassionate, organised and adaptable, with a commitment to participant dignity, choice and independence.

You will bring

• The ability to follow delegated therapy plans, work within your role and seek guidance when needed.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good organisation, time management and computer skills.
• The ability to work independently on allocated tasks while remaining connected with your supervising therapist and team.
• A willingness to travel across East Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley.
• A commitment to safe, respectful and person-centred support.

Qualifications

A Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent is desirable but not essential.

Students studying Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Speech Pathology are encouraged to apply. Duties will be matched to your skills, training and demonstrated competence.

Requirements

• Current Police Check.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Right to work in Australia.
• Access to a reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance suitable for work‑related use and participant transportation.
• Ability to safely perform the inherent requirements of the role, including participant assistance where required, with reasonable adjustments considered.

What we offer

• A supportive and positive team culture.
• A hybrid working arrangement combining suitable home‑based tasks with service delivery across our regions.
• Ongoing professional development and access to our online learning platform.
• Opportunities for career growth.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee of the Month recognition.
• Salary packaging options to maximise your take‑home pay.

Your Own Way Australia Ltd — care, compassion and community.