Allied Health Assistant (Grade 2 or 3), Physiotherapy

Barwon-Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Staff wellbeing program

Salary packaging

Job summary

Barwon Health in Geelong is seeking an Allied Health Assistant (Grade 2 or 3) to join the Physiotherapy team in sub-acute rehabilitation. This permanent part-time role is 66 hours per fortnight, with weekend shifts and five weeks annual leave.

Working under Physiotherapists, you will deliver therapy support, assist with mobility and discharge planning, manage equipment, and mentor junior staff. The role includes opportunities to supervise students and contribute to a supportive, evidence-based

Qualifications

• Experience supporting patients with exercise and individual therapy in a healthcare setting.
• Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to high-quality, person-centred care and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualised therapy programs under the supervision of Physiotherapists.
• Assist patients with mobility, rehabilitation and discharge planning activities.
• Support Allied Health service delivery through equipment management and administrative tasks.
• Supervise Allied Health Assistant students and mentor junior staff.
• Work as part of our Saturday rostered service.

Skills

Exercise therapy support

Mobility support

Communication

Teamwork

Professional development

Job description

Allied Health Assistant (Grade 2 or 3), Physiotherapy

Employment Type- Permanent Part Time

Hours per fortnight -66

Job Category -Other Professionals - Allied Health Assistant

• Join the dynamic Allied Health team contributing to the care of patients across our Sub-Acute (Rehab) inpatient services
• Challenging and rewarding role supporting patient recovery and making functional improvements in patient lives
• Ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment
• Permanent part-time role (66 hours per fortnight) with acces to 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging

About the role

As an Allied Health Assistant, you will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapy to patients in our sub-acute rehabilitation wards.

Working under the supervision of Physiotherapists, you will provide individualised therapy support, including exercise programs, mobility assistance to promote early rehabilitation, discharge equipment coordination, and support for Allied Health clinicians during patient therapy. Your contribution will play a key role in helping patients achieve the best possible outcomes.

You will also undertake a range of non-clinical duties to support Allied Health service delivery, including administrative tasks and the collection and cleaning of mobility aids and equipment. This role also offers opportunities to supervise Allied Health Assistant students and mentor junior AHA staff, with ongoing support from our experienced Physiotherapy team.

There will be a requirement to work some Saturdays on a weekend roster.

Strong preference for the hours to be worked across 5 days per week.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver individualised therapy programs under the supervision of Physiotherapists
• Assist patients with mobility, rehabilitation and discharge planning activities
• Support Allied Health service delivery through equipment management and administrative tasks
• Supervise Allied Health Assistant students and mentor junior staff
• Work as part of our Saturday rostered service

What we're looking for

• Experience supporting patients with exercise and individual therapy in a healthcare setting
• Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills
• Commitment to high-quality, person-centred care and ongoing professional development

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

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.

Child safety

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• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Contact person: Chris Clarke