Allied Health Assistant

Rural Northwest Health; Warracknabeal; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

ADO entitlements

EAP access

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Rural Northwest Health in Warracknabeal, VIC is seeking an Allied Health Assistant to collaborate with Allied Health professionals in helping consumers reach their treatment goals and improve independence and wellbeing.

You will support therapy program implementation, monitor progress, prepare treatment spaces, and assist with administrative tasks to keep daily operations smooth and patient-focused.

Qualifications

• Allied Health Assistant qualification required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to plan and organise own workload.
• Knowledge of infection control precautions and application to client care.
• Knowledge of health terminology describing body systems.
• Current Working with Children Check and Police Clearance, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of prescribed therapy programs.
• Monitor and report consumer progress.
• Set up and maintain therapy equipment.
• Prepare treatment areas.
• Ensure resources are readily available for clinical use.
• Provide administrative support: intake enquiries, scheduling, records, and day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Infection control knowledge

Health terminology knowledge

Allied Health Assistant qualification

Education

Allied Health Assistant qualification

Job description

Rural Northwest Health – Warracknabeal VIC

We are seeking an Allied Health Assistant to work closely with Allied Health professionals to support consumers in achieving the goals outlined in their individual treatment plans. The role focuses on promoting independence,
enhancing wellbeing, and supporting consumers to participate in activities that maximise their functional abilities and quality of life. Responsibilities include assisting with the implementation of prescribed therapy programs, monitoring and reporting consumer progress, setting up and maintaining therapy equipment, preparing treatment areas, and ensuring resources are readily available for clinical use. The Allied Health Assistant will also provide administrative support, including managing intake enquiries, scheduling appointments, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with day-to-day operational tasks. The role requires a person-centred approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care and support services.

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualifications as an Allied Health Assistant
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to plan and organise own workload to support the functions of the team
• Knowledge of standard infection control precautions and demonstrated application of these principles in the direct client care context
• Knowledge of health terminology that describes normal structure and location of major body systems
• Current Working with Children Check and Police Clearance, or willingness to obtain one

What we can offer you:

• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) monthly entitlement for full-time employees
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A progressive, friendly, and supportive team environment