Allied Health Assistant

Here at genU we're a group of passionate, driven people who want everyone’s lives to be happier and healthier, especially people with disabilities, the ageing and those experiencing disadvantage. We operate solely for community benefit and invest back into the same communities in which our services are delivered.  

genU is seeking a passionate Allied Health Assistant to provide high-quality support to support individuals and meet the goals set out in their individual plans. As the Allied Health Assistant, you will support other members of the Allied Health team by providing face to face therapy, as per the direction of the Allied Health Professionals. 

The Allied Health Professionals will develop a client- specific therapy plan, for which the Allied Health Assistant will be responsible for implementing. These client plans will be reviewed periodically and amended as required. The Allied Health Assistant will complete regular reports to the Allied Health Professionals in order to document current progress and set future goals.

This is a full-time, ongoing opportunity located in Lara. Hourly rates from $27 per hour + Super + Salary Packaging! 

 To be successful in this role it is a requirement that you have:

• Formal qualification allowing a person to conduct/supervise exercise programs (Cert IV Allied Health Assistant, Exercise Science Graduate, Exercise Physiology Student, Physiotherapy) or be an Occupational Therapy Student
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Victorian Driver's License
• Proven experience working with older people and /or people with a disability
• Good ability to be able to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively liaise with participants, families/carers and other professionals
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Sound organisational and administrative ability

Please click here for a copy of the position description outlining full details of this role.

 genU welcomes diversity, including diversity of race, culture, spirituality, gender, age, identity, ability, and sexuality. We are committed to providing a welcoming, innovative, safe, empowering and respectful environment for all and living these values each and every day.  

genu staff have access to a range of benefits, including but not limited to the following:  

• Investment in You: In addition to a comprehensive induction program & ongoing professional development, genU is committed to providing opportunities for career progression. You will have access to a range of accredited training modules, staff mentoring programs and our internal jobs board.   
• Commitment to Staff Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 access to an innovative, holistic employee assistance program that supports your emotional, mental, financial, and physical health.  
• Increase your Take Home Pay: Salary package up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year plus further meals and entertainment benefits.  
• Employee Discount Program: Save money with employee discounts and savings at over 450 of Australia’s most loved retailers and service providers including Coles, Woolworths & JB HI-FI.  
• Study Scholarship: All genU employees are eligible for a 20% scholarship towards undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University. 
• Employee Referral Program: refer someone to work at genU and receive a generous cash bonus once that person completes their 6-month qualifying period. 

genU is committed to providing accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment processes for all candidates. For further details about the role of if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Lyndal Rickard on 0477 015 *** or at **************@genu.org.au

This role closes on the 2nd of February 2024 however applications will be progressed, and suitable candidates interviewed as they are received.