Allied Health Assistant - Transition Care Program

Central Highlands Rural Health; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Fitness Passport

Free Car Parking

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Staff Wellness Programs

Job summary

Central Highlands Rural Health in Ballarat seeks an Allied Health Assistant to support the Transition Care Program. You will work with Allied Health Professionals to run low-intensity activities helping older clients regain confidence and independence.

This is a 12-month fixed-term, part-time role (36 hours per fortnight) that also covers administration and equipment tasks, with supervision and opportunities to grow within a multidisciplinary team across hospital and home settings.

Qualifications

• Deliver low-intensity therapeutic activities under supervision.
• Support with admin, equipment management and daily tasks.
• Assist clients to improve physical, cognitive and social function.

Responsibilities

• Provide low-intensity therapeutic activities under supervision.
• Support clients to regain independence post-hospitalisation.
• Assist with general administration and equipment management.

Skills

AHA role

TCP knowledge

Teamwork

Patient care

Job description

Allied Health Assistant - Transition Care Program

Join a team that makes a real difference.

Are you passionate about helping older people regain confidence, independence, and quality of life after a hospital stay? We're looking for a motivated Allied Health Assistant (AHA) to join our multidisciplinary Transition Care Program (TCP) team.

About the Role
As an AHA, you'll work under the guidance of our Allied Health Professionals to deliver low-intensity therapeutic activities in both hospital and home settings. You'll support clients to improve their physical, cognitive, and social functioning—always aligned with their individual goals and care plans. The role also includes assisting with general administration, equipment management, and daily operational tasks.

Why Join Us?

• Be a valued member of a supportive multidisciplinary team
• Help clients regain independence at a crucial point in their recovery
• Work with clients in hospital and in their homes
• Receive appropriate supervision and opportunities to grow your skills

About TCP
TCP provides short-term, goal-focused care that helps older people transition safely from hospital while improving or maintaining function. At CHRH, we deliver this program on behalf of Grampians Health, Bendigo Health and the Victorian Department of Health.

If you're enthusiastic, compassionate, and ready to make an impact—we'd love to hear from you.

Details of Appointment: 12 month fixed-term, part-time position working 36 hours per fortnight.

Salary: Dependent on experience, as per award + superannuation

About CHRH:

Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) is a rural health organisation that operates five campuses across Hepburn Shire and the Macedon Ranges in the Central Highlands of Victoria in Australia, north and north-west of Melbourne.Each of our campuses retains the name of the township in which they are situated - Clunes Health, Creswick Health, Daylesford Health, Kyneton Health, and Trentham Health.

At Central Highlands Rural Health we have a diverse workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

• Salary Packaging
• Fitness Passport
• Free Car Parking
• Flexible working arrangements for some positions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Staff Wellness Programs

All appointments to Central Highlands Rural Health are subject to a satisfactory clearance of a National Police Check. Employee Working with Children Check and NDIS checks are required for some positions within the organisation.Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement. It is mandatory for all employees who work within the Health Care Sector have their flu vaccinations. Evidence must be provided prior to commencement with Central Health Rural Health.