Allied Health Assistant Casual Apollo Bay

Barwon South West; Apollo Bay; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Staff wellbeing program

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Great Ocean Road Health in Apollo Bay on the Surf Coast is recruiting an Allied Health Assistant. You will join a supportive team delivering therapy-related and program support to Allied Health Professionals across community settings, including groups and individuals.

The role requires Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistant (or progress toward an allied health degree), community health experience, and a proactive approach to wellbeing, community engagement, and professional development

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistant or willingness to undertake
• Experience in a community health setting
• Experience in delivering health-related interventions for community groups and individuals

Responsibilities

• Organise and communicate a range of client-related and administrative activities
• Deliver customised programs for groups and individuals in the community
• Support chronic conditions programs and acute care and residential aged care settings

Skills

People skills

Education

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistant

Undergraduate allied health qualification

Job description

• Work for an organisation that recently won the Premiers Small Healthcare Service or the Year at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards 2024
• Live and work along the beautiful Surf Coast at Lorne
• Utilize your outstanding people skills to support the Community Services Department

Great Ocean Road Health serves the communities of Lorne, Apollo Bay, and the Surf Coast, providing high-quality, accessible healthcare close to home. Formed in 2019 through the integration of Lorne Community Hospital and Otway Health, we offer a range of services across our Lorne and Apollo Bay campuses. Our goal is to meet the growing healthcare needs of the community, ensuring sustainable, robust care for the future while maintaining local services and staff levels.

About the Role

GORH (Apollo Bay) are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Allied Health Assistant to join our team.The role provides therapeutic and program related support to our Allied Health Professionals. Primary job requirements include the organisation and communication of a range of client related and administrative activities. This includes delivering customised programs for groups and individuals in the community, support to the chronic conditions program and acute care and residential aged care setting.

Key Requirements for the role include Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistant (or willingness to undertake) and / or an undergratuate qualification in allied health or working towards, experience working in a community health setting and experience in the provision of health related interventions for community groups and individuals.

Working at Great Ocean Road Health gives you the opportunity to assist individuals, families and groups living, working and visiting rural communities with their health care needs, making for a rewarding and satisfying experience. Our team is strong and diverse and is supported and nurtured through continuous improvement programs and opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Work Along the Iconic Great Ocean Road Join Great Ocean Road Health and experience a rewarding career in one of Australia’s most breathtaking coastal destinations, serving vibrant communities along the Surf Coast and Otways
• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Wide range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
• Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
• Community Engagement - our health service encourages you to be actively involved in the community health education imitative and preventative care.

Contact NameFor further information please contact Manager Allied Health Campbell Craig

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Position Description

Diversity and InclusionWe believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and welcomes applications from those who identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person

We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards:About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)

We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

To join our team, all candidates are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and influenza, aligning with our health services immunisation policy.