Grade 2 Multidisciplinary Allied Health Assistant - Acute Inpatient (Rotational)

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

• Fixed Term, Full time position until December 2026 (80 Hours per fortnight + ADO)
• Allied Health Assistant – Grade 2 (IN29) + Superannuation
• Rotational role through acute inpatient wards
• Alfred Health location
• Great staff benefits!

The Role

The Allied Health Assistant works closely with the multidisciplinary allied health team to provide a flexible and responsive service that works to meet each patient’s identified therapeutic and discharge goals. The position is responsible for the implementation of individual interventions and/or therapy programs, as delegated by the treating therapists. The AHA will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide services that may include sourcing practical advice and providing support to patients and families to complete applications for services and benefits. The AHA will also be responsible for administrative and clinical support functions, which assist with patient management and contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the ward. It is a condition of employment that individuals may be required to work across all Alfred Health sites and services, including weekend and Public Holiday shifts as rostered.

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Completion of Certificate IV (Allied Health Assistance) from a registered training organisation, OR
• Recognised equivalent qualification (as determined by the line manager), OR
• Higher qualification in a relevant health science discipline at Diploma or Associate Diploma level, OR
• Certificate level qualification in a relevant health-related field, OR
• Overseas-trained Allied Health practitioner with a qualification at Diploma level or higher, OR
• Allied Health undergraduate student (in a relevant health science discipline) having successfully completed at least 1 year
   

Staff Benefits 

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!(subject to availability)
• Onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

In line with current Victorian DHS requirements, the following conditions apply to this role, and are subject to change:

• Mask fit testing
• Flu vaccination

This is a permanent role for a Monday to Friday position. Occasional weekend work may be required.

Please include and attach a cover letter with your application
For all queries, please contact Meg Skelton, AHA Operations Lead at m.skelton@alfred.org.au
Applications close at 11pm AEST Sunday 07th of December 2025 

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au