Allied Health Assistant - Grade 3

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Victorian Government seeks an Allied Health Assistant Grade 3 to join the Rapid Allied Health at Home team in Melbourne. You will support patients across home-based and community services, assisting with therapy programs and contributing to innovative care models.

You will work under supervision with Allied Health professionals, maintaining documentation and engaging in ongoing professional development within Western Health at Home services.

Qualifications

• Allied Health Assistant Certificate IV (or equivalent qualification recognised under the Enterprise Agreement).
• A current Victorian Driver Licence.
• Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of manual handling and safe work practices.
• Experience working with complex patients in the home environment or across Victorian public healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist Allied Health professionals to deliver evidence-based therapy and rehabilitation programs.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care while supporting patients to achieve their functional goals.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams across hospital and community settings.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, workload statistics and patient records.
• Participate in clinical supervision, quality improvement activities and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Manual handling

Experience with complex patients

Education

Allied Health Assistant Certificate IV

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 9085

• Location: Sunshine & Footscray Hospitals (with travel across At Home services, as required)
• Employment Type: Full-Time (with monthly Accrued Day Off), Fixed Term (until December 2027)
• Salary: Grade 3 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and motivated Allied Health Assistant Grade 3 to join the Rapid Allied Health (RAH) team within Western Health at Home.

Working under the supervision of Allied Health professionals, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based and person-centred care to support patients across a range of home-based and community services. You will assist with therapy programs, support multidisciplinary care, and contribute to innovative models of care that help prevent avoidable hospital presentations and enable patients to remain safely at home.

While primarily based within the Rapid Allied Health service, this role will also provide support across Western Health at Home services, including Emergency Department Care Coordination, Acute Aged Care at Home, GEM at Home, Rehabilitation at Home, Specialised Rehabilitation Programs and the Community-Based Transition Care Program, based on clinical priorities and service needs.

• Assist Allied Health professionals to deliver evidence-based therapy and rehabilitation programs.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care while supporting patients to achieve their functional goals.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams across hospital and community settings.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, workload statistics and patient records.
• Participate in clinical supervision, quality improvement activities and ongoing professional development.

You are an experienced, compassionate and adaptable Allied Health Assistant who enjoys working within a multidisciplinary team and is committed to delivering excellent patient care.

You will bring:

• Allied Health Assistant Certificate IV (or equivalent qualification recognised under the Enterprise Agreement).
• A current Victorian Driver Licence.
• Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of manual handling and safe work practices.
• Experience working with complex patients in the home environment or across Victorian public healthcare settings.

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
• Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

• Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
• Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

• Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
• Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

• Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Ready to make an impact?

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 29 October 2026.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.