Allied Health Assistant Grade 3

Allied Health Assistant Grade 3

Casual – Multiple Positions Available

About the role

The Allied Health Assistant (AHA) is responsible for carrying out Allied Health therapies under the direction of the Allied Health Professionals (AHP). The role is working with patients and community clients across the organization and may include: Connolly rehabilitation unit, Geroe Unit, the TCP program, the ‘Better at Homes' portfolio of programs, residential care, and the Health Independence Programs.

The AHA will work as part of a dynamic multidiscipline team to deliver therapy as prescribed by the relevant health professional.

The AHA supports activities of daily living, including both group work and one on one therapeutic interventions, and other activities and recreationally focused programs as required to provide client centered care. 

About you

• Certificate IV Allied Health Assistance or equivalent
• Current Drivers Licence
• Experience working in rehabilitation and community settings

 This position is classified as a IN30 under the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise agreement 2021-2026

 The salary is $32.62 p/h + casual loading + superannuation + generous salary packaging options

Please refer to the relevant attached position description for further details about the role.

Culture and Benefits

Castlemaine and Maldon are located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in the Mount Alexander Shire. The area is renowned for its creativity, history and as host to the Castlemaine State Festival. The shire is a short drive from Melbourne, Ballarat and Bendigo, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, unique natural environment and historic goldfields, the community offers a rich diverse culture for all to enjoy.

• Free on-site parking is available to all staff and visitors
• Salary Packaging/Salary Sacrificing
• Free onsite staff gym (Castlemaine campus)
• Fitness Passport is available to all staff members across Dhelkaya Health. 
• Our Health and Wellbeing program; including access to a Social Worker, Pastoral Care Office, Prevention of Bullying & Harassment Officers, Physiotherapy services, vaccination programs and other health services as required
• The Dhelkaya Health Social Clubbrings staff from all areas of the hospital together in friendly and casual environment, with a variety of events and activities held throughout the year.

Please address the key selection criteria in your cover letter when applying.

For further information about this position, please contact Alex Culvenor Ambulatory Care Manager on 03 5471 3***

 Applications close 18th February 2024.

Dhelkaya Health encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. People of all ages, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ candidates, and people from multi-cultural backgrounds.

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.