Allied Health Assistant (Grade 2 or 3)

Peninsula Health; Frankston; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bayside Health is recruiting an Allied Health Assistant to support therapeutic interventions under supervision of qualified Allied Health Professionals. The role includes patient progress monitoring, documentation, and teamwork with multidisciplinary staff.

The Grade 3 AHA scope extends duties with more autonomy, under supervision, contributing to staff development and service improvement.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent).
• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated competence with IT systems.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking.
• Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging & novated leasing.
• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots.
• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport.
• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program.
• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners.
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of therapeutic interventions and client goals.
• Monitor and report patient progress.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with Allied Health Professionals and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Certificate III/Certificate IV in AHA

Certificate IV in AHA

IT systems competence

Interpersonal & communication skills

Parking accessibility

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Discounts for retailers & dining

Fitness Passport access

Employee Assistance Program

Education & training partnerships

Collaborative team leadership

Education

Certificate III/Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Tools

IT systems

Job description

• Located in Frankston, Victoria with opportunity to work across different sites

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

The Team & Role

The Allied Health Assistant (AHA) is a trained member of the allied health workforce who works under the delegation and supervision of qualified Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) to support the delivery of safe, personal, effective and connected care. The role assists with therapeutic interventions and support programs in accordance with prescribed treatment plans and client goals, provides delegated clinical and non-clinical support, monitors and reports patient progress, maintains accurate documentation, and works collaboratively with AHPs and multidisciplinary teams. Grade 3 AHAs undertake the full scope of Grade 2 duties while performing a broader range of delegated clinical activities with greater autonomy under supervision, supporting patients with more complex care needs and contributing to staff development, quality improvement initiatives, and service improvement activities.

Skills & Experience Required

• Certificate III/Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent) (Grade 2 Allied Health Assistant)
• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent) (Grade 3 Allied Health Assistant
• Demonstrated competence with IT systems
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

Next Steps

For role specific information, please contact Vatthana Sounthakith, Allied Health Assistant Workforce Lead, ************@phcn.vic.gov.au.

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Talent Acquisition Team at ***************@phcn.vic.gov.au or 03 9784 2*** (option 1).

The role ceases advertising on 5 November 2026: Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/

Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

*Please refer to Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2025 – 2027 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.