Allied Health Assistant Grade 2 - Casual

Grampians Health; Horsham; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Grampians Health in Horsham is seeking a Casual Allied Health Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team. You’ll support therapy programs, rehabilitation activities, equipment management and a range of clinical tasks across inpatient, community and aged care settings.

The role offers casual employment with opportunities to develop clinical skills in a regional healthcare setting. You’ll work under supervision with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists, among others.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or completion of the first two years of an Allied Health undergraduate degree.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to person-centred care and teamwork.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with individual and group therapy programs.
• Support patient mobility, rehabilitation and functional activities.
• Work with patients across inpatient, outpatient, community and aged care settings.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Teamwork

Organisation

Adaptability

Education

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Two years of undergrad Allied Health degree

Job description

Allied Health Assistant Grade 2 - Casual

Grampians Health is seeking enthusiastic and motivated Casual Allied Health Assistants to join our multidisciplinary Allied Health team based in Horsham. This position offers flexible casual employment across a variety of clinical settings and is particularly suited to students who have completed at least two years of an undergraduate Allied Health or Health Science degree.

As an Allied Health Assistant, you'll work alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and other Allied Health professionals, supporting the delivery of high-quality care across inpatient, community and aged care services. You'll assist with therapy programs, rehabilitation activities, group sessions, equipment management and a range of clinical and administrative tasks.

About the Role

As a Casual Allied Health Assistant, you will work under the delegation and supervision of Allied Health Professionals to support therapy and rehabilitation programs. You may work across a variety of services and will:

• Assist with individual and group therapy programs.
• Support patient mobility, rehabilitation and functional activities.
• Work with patients across inpatient, outpatient, community and residential aged care settings.
• Assist with therapy equipment and clinical resource management.
• Support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.
• Contribute to a multidisciplinary team environment.

This role offers exposure to a broad range of Allied Health services and is an excellent opportunity to develop clinical skills and experience within a regional healthcare setting.

About You

You will bring:

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, or have completed the first two years of an undergraduate Allied Health degree such as Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Exercise Physiology, Podiatry, Dietetics, or a related discipline.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to person-centred care and teamwork.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Job applications close: 25 October 2026 Why Join Grampians Health?

At Grampians Health, you'll be part of a values-driven organisation committed to Collaboration, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Innovation. You'll gain valuable experience, work alongside experienced Allied Health professionals, and have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of our regional communities.

Whether you're a qualified Allied Health Assistant looking for flexible work or an Allied Health student seeking practical experience to complement your studies, we'd love to hear from you.

Diversity and Inclusion

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check. All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.