Allied Health Assistant

Better Health Network; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Better Health Network is seeking an Allied Health Assistant to support our Primary Care team in community health settings across Melbourne. The role focuses on helping clients build independence through practical, person-centred therapy support under supervision.

You will assist with therapy activities across services such as occupational therapy, podiatry and physiotherapy, prepare equipment, and help with group programs and administration.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent.
• Experience as a Grade 1 or Grade 2 Allied Health Assistant.
• Experience in health, community or aged care setting under supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication.
• Good time management and adaptability.
• Proficient computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, TRAK.

Responsibilities

• Support prescribed therapy activities across services such as occupational therapy, podiatry and physiotherapy.
• Assist with or lead group programs under allied health professional supervision.
• Prepare equipment, aids and resources for therapy sessions.
• Recognise changes in client needs and raise concerns with the clinician.
• Maintain accurate client records, progress notes and activity information.
• Support referrals, waitlists, bookings and team administration.
• Follow infection control and safe manual handling procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication

Education

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Tools

TRAK

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

• 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.

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.

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.