Allied Health Assistant (Casual)

GHA; Traralgon; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Staff Wellbeing Centre

Discounted gym membership

Professional development

Job summary

Latrobe Regional Health invites applications for an Allied Health Assistant (Grade 2) to join our casual pool. You will support therapy services across clinical programs, under supervision of Allied Health Professionals, helping patients reach rehabilitation and health goals.

Ideal candidates hold a Certificate III/IV in Allied Health Assistance with a valid Victorian Driver's Licence, and demonstrate strong communication, organization and empathy within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Allied Health Assistant with a Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent).
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence is required.
• Demonstrated communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy support services under Allied Health Professionals.
• Assist patients to achieve therapeutic goals through prescribed interventions.
• Provide education and support to patients, families and carers.
• Maintain clinical documentation and patient records accurately.
• Contribute to quality improvement and service development initiatives.
• Support orientation of Grade 1 assistants and students.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Independence

Patient care

Education

Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance

Job description

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Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Allied Health Assistant (Grade 2) role in a leading regional hospital? Join our Allied Health team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive.

Latrobe Regional Health is looking for Allied Health Assistant (Grade 2) to join our growing team on a Casual basis.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Allied Health Assistant (Grade 2) to join our Allied Health team. In this role, you will provide high-quality therapy support services across a range of clinical programs, working under the guidance of Allied Health Professionals to help patients achieve their rehabilitation, recovery, and health goals. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of client-centred care while supporting service development, quality improvement, and positive patient outcomes.

The Allied Health Department at LRH offers a range of services across acute, subacute and ambulatory/community settings. We are seeking an enthusiastic Allied Health Assistant to join our casual pool. Our Allied Health Assistants may work with a specific discipline (Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology or Social Work) or within a specific program such as the Community Rehab Service to support patient therapy and the Allied Health professionals.

Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service

The role of the Allied Health Assistant (Grade 2) is to:

• Deliver therapy support services to individuals and groups under the direction of Allied Health Professionals, ensuring programs are implemented safely and effectively.
• Assist patients to achieve therapeutic goals by carrying out prescribed interventions, monitoring progress, and identifying when additional clinical input is required.
• Provide education and support to patients, families, and carers on a defined range of health and therapy-related activities.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, patient records, activity data, and administrative processes in accordance with organisational requirements.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, service development activities, and the ongoing enhancement of Allied Health programs and service delivery.
• Support the orientation and supervision of Grade 1 Allied Health Assistants and Allied Health Assistant students while promoting a collaborative team environment.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Qualified Allied Health Assistant with a Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent recognised qualification) and a current Victorian Driver's Licence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Organised and self-motivated, with the ability to prioritise tasks, work independently, and manage competing demands.
• Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and supporting positive health outcomes.
• Skilled in working with people from diverse backgrounds and across a broad range of clinical settings.
• Dedicated to ongoing professional development, continuous improvement, and contributing to an inclusive, supportive healthcare environment.

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
• Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Amanda Alton, Physiotherapy Manager email on [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: [e-mail].

Applications Close: 13th October 2026

Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.

Latrobe Regional Health acknowledges the Gunaikurnai and Bunurong peoples as the traditional custodians of the land on which our health services are located. Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples is supported by our recognition and respect for their connection to their ancestral lands.