Allied Health Assistant (Grade 2), Audiology

Swarh2; Geelong; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working conditions

Staff wellbeing program

Salary packaging benefits

Living expenses cap

Job summary

Barwon Health in Geelong is seeking an Allied Health Assistant to support audiology services under supervision of Audiologists. The role involves screening inpatients and outpatients, assisting with hearing devices and education for patients and staff.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a leading health organisation, with a permanent part-time arrangement (32 hours per fortnight), generous leave pro-rata and salary packaging benefits.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or completion of at least two years of an undergraduate degree in a relevant allied health discipline.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate with colleagues and health service providers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team using information technology systems to deliver inclusive and culturally safe care.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and Barwon Health values; holds a current Victorian Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake hearing and communication screening for inpatients and outpatients under supervision of Audiologists.
• Provide hearing aid maintenance, loan devices, and educate patients on safe amplification use.
• Support service delivery through triage, administrative tasks, clinic coordination and documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote hearing health and contribute to service improvement.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

IT literacy

Education

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Two years undergraduate study in allied health

Tools

IT systems

Telehealth platforms

Job description

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Employment Type - Permanent Part Time

Hours per fortnight -32

Job Category -Other Professionals - Allied Health Assistant

• Allied Health Assistant Grade 2clinical role within diagnostic Audiology service in the Barwon region
• Career opportunity, supporting Audiology professionals to deliver excellent hearing care
• Join a supportive and friendly team of audiologists and allied health assistants in a leading health organisation
• Excellent permanent part-time (32 hours per fortnight) with access to 5 weeks annual leave(pro-rata) and salary packaging + Super

About the role

In this role, the successful applicant will work under the supervision of Audiologists, and be supported by other Allied Health Assistants in a multidisciplinary approach to patient centred care.

Training of the successful applicant will be available in:

• Primary health care & education on ear and hearing health
• Use of technology to screen for ear and hearing health problems in adults and children
• Using Telehealth to link patients in the community with medical specialists and allied health practitioners
• Ensuring inpatients can hear well enough to participate in shared decision making with other health professionals
• Helping inpatients with hearing devices when problems are identified

Key responsibilities

• Undertake hearing and communication screening for inpatients, children and adults in outpatient clinics and community settings under the supervision of Audiologists.
• Provide hearing aid maintenance, fit loan assistive listening devices, maintain loan records and educate patients and staff on the safe use of amplification equipment.
• Support Audiology service delivery through referral triage, administrative assistance, clinic coordination, equipment maintenance and accurate clinical documentation.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver culturally safe, evidence-based care, promote hearing health education, and contribute to service improvement, risk management and ongoing professional development.

What we’re looking for

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or completion of at least two years of an undergraduate degree in a relevant allied health discipline.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate with colleagues and health service providers.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, using information technology systems to deliver inclusive and culturally safe care.
• Commitment to ongoing learning, reflective practice and Barwon Health values, with a current and valid Victorian Motor Vehicle Driver Licence.

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
• Living expenses capped at $9,010
• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Shortlisting maycommenceprior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.