Allied Health Assistant - Grade 3

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Accrued Day Off (monthly)

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Employee Assistance Program

Staff Health Centre near CBD

Professional development

Job summary

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne is seeking an Allied Health Assistant Grade 3 to join the Physiotherapy team. You will work closely with physiotherapists to deliver hands-on care, support mobility and independence across acute Cardiorespiratory and General Medicine units.

You will assist with mobility, supervise therapy sessions and contribute to a multidisciplinary team focused on patient outcomes and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Experience working effectively within a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally and compassionately with patients, families and healthcare professionals.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to follow delegated treatment plans and instructions.
• A willingness to undertake a broad range of patient and non-patient related duties.
• A proactive and flexible approach to supporting patients and the Physiotherapy team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver delegated therapy programs under the direction of a physiotherapist, including exercise, mobility, gait aid provision and ADL retraining.
• Support and supervise patients undertaking individual and group exercise and therapy programs.
• Monitor patient participation and progress and accurately report relevant information to the supervising physiotherapist.
• Assist with equipment and resources required for patient care and therapy.
• Communicate effectively with physiotherapists and the broader multidisciplinary team to support coordinated patient care.
• Undertake administrative and operational duties that support the efficient day‑to‑day functioning of the Physiotherapy Department.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organisation

Flexibility

Proactive approach

Job description

About the Role

Job Description: Allied Health Assistant Grade 3 – Physiotherapy Permanent, Full Time position Work across acute Cardiorespiratory and General Medicine services Join a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team About the Role An exciting opportunity is available for an Allied Health Assistant Grade 3 to join the Physiotherapy team at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne. Working closely with physiotherapists, you will provide hands‑on support in the delivery of high‑quality care to patients across our acute Cardiorespiratory and General Medicine units. You will play an important role in supporting patients to improve their mobility, function and independence throughout their hospital stay. The role includes assisting with mobility and exercise programs, supervising individual and group therapy sessions, supporting activities of daily living and undertaking a range of clinical and administrative activities under the direction of the Physiotherapy team. Classification: Allied Health Assistant Grade 3, IN30 ($34 per hour).

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver delegated therapy programs under the direction of a physiotherapist, including exercise, mobility, gait aid provision and activities of daily living (ADL) retraining
• Support and supervise patients undertaking individual and group exercise and therapy programs
• Monitor patient participation and progress and accurately report relevant information to the supervising physiotherapist
• Assist with equipment and resources required for patient care and therapy
• Communicate effectively with physiotherapists and the broader multidisciplinary team to support coordinated patient care
• Undertake administrative and operational duties that support the efficient day‑to‑day functioning of the Physiotherapy Department

Your Contribution

• Experience working effectively within a team environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to communicate professionally and compassionately with patients, families and healthcare professionals
• Good organisational skills and the ability to follow delegated treatment plans and instructions
• A willingness to undertake a broad range of patient and non‑patient related duties
• A proactive and flexible approach to supporting patients and the Physiotherapy team

What We Offer

• Salary packaging to increase your take‑home pay
• A healthy work/life balance, including a monthly Accrued Day Off for full‑time employees
• Access to employee wellbeing initiatives and support programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff Health Centre Fitzroy location, close to Melbourne’s CBD, public transport, cafés and parking
• Regular opportunities for professional development
• A supportive culture focused on continuous learning and improvement

About the Physiotherapy Department

The Physiotherapy Department provides high‑quality clinical services across acute, subacute and outpatient settings. Working as part of multidisciplinary teams, our physiotherapists and allied health assistants provide assessment, treatment and therapeutic interventions to optimise patient outcomes, independence and function. The department is committed to excellence in evidence‑based clinical care, research, education and continuous improvement.

About St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne

Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service providing a diverse range of adult clinical services. Our work is guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not‑for‑profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.

Reconciliation Action Plan

Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent’s we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]

Equality and Diversity

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission, and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Contact

Contact Ben Tarrant, Grade4 Cardiorespiratory Team Lead, [e-mail]

Closing Date

Closing Date: 29 November 2026 11:59pm