Part-Time Hearing Health Assistant — Audiology Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working conditions

Staff wellbeing program

Salary packaging benefits

Living expenses cap

Meals and entertainment cap

Job summary

Barwon Health is seeking an Allied Health Assistant Grade 2 to support the Audiology service in the Barwon region. The position is a permanent part-time role (32 hours per fortnight) with leave entitlements and salary packaging options.

You will work under Audiologists, with training provided in ear and hearing health, Telehealth, and patient-centred care. A Diploma/assistance certificate and IT proficiency are valued, alongside a valid Victorian driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or completion of at least two years of an undergraduate degree in a relevant allied health discipline.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate with colleagues and health service providers.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, using information technology systems to deliver inclusive and culturally safe care.
• Commitment to ongoing learning, reflective practice and Barwon Health values, with a current and valid Victorian Motor Vehicle Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake hearing and communication screening for inpatients, children and adults in outpatient clinics and community settings under the supervision of Audiologists.
• Provide hearing aid maintenance, fit loan assistive listening devices, maintain loan records and educate patients and staff on the safe use of amplification equipment.
• Support Audiology service delivery through referral triage, administrative assistance, clinic coordination, equipment maintenance and accurate clinical documentation.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver culturally safe, evidence-based care, promote hearing health education, and contribute to service improvement, risk management and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Information technology

Education

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Two years of undergraduate study in allied health

Tools

Audiology equipment

Job description

Barwon Health is seeking an Allied Health Assistant Grade 2 to support the Audiology service in the Barwon region. The position is a permanent part-time role (32 hours per fortnight) with leave entitlements and salary packaging options.

You will work under Audiologists, with training provided in ear and hearing health, Telehealth, and patient-centred care. A Diploma/assistance certificate and IT proficiency are valued, alongside a valid Victorian driver’s licence.