Allied Health Interdisciplinary Practitioner - Grade 3

State Government of Victoria, Australia; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Job summary

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region, offering acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services. NHW’s Emergency Department seeks a casual Grade 3 Allied Health Practitioner to join a multidisciplinary team and support safe discharge or admission with clinical oversight.

The successful applicant will collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health colleagues and external services to identify patient needs and coordinate appropriate

Qualifications

• Casual Grade 3 Allied Health Practitioner role in Emergency Department.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, intervention and care coordination for ED patients.
• Work closely with medical, nursing and allied health teams and with community services.
• Coordinate supports to enable timely and safe discharge or admission.

Job description

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

NHW’s busy Emergency Department is seeking a casual Grade 3 Allied Health Practitioner to work within a multidisciplinary team. This role provides assessment, intervention and care coordination for patients presenting to the Emergency Department, with a focus on supporting timely and safe discharge or admission.

The successful applicant will work closely with medical, nursing and allied health teams, as well as community services, to identify and coordinate the supports patients need. The role provides an opportunity to work collaboratively across Northeast Health Wangaratta and with external service providers while continuing to develop clinical skills and knowledge.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated allied health professional looking to contribute to patient-centred care in a busy regional Emergency Department.

Our Region:

• Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
• An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
• We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
• Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries.
• Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
• Support for our diverse workforce

Applications close Sunday 4 October 2026 at 11.59pm