Eastern Health

Allied Health Assistant Grade 2 - Weekends

• Part Time position | Collaborative Allied Health opportunities  
• Opportunity to develop in a growing service | Close to cafes & public transport
• Joining the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy team at Eastern Health

If you are a Physiotherapy Student with some course experience - read on! 

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

An excellent opportunity exists for Allied Health Assistants to join the team at Eastern Health. Physiotherapy students who have completed at least two clinical placements are welcome to apply. 

You will be responsible in assisting physiotherapists with their acute bed based patients as part of the physiotherapy surgical team in the provision of best practice patient care as well as non clinical duties that support the efficient operation of a busy weekend demand. These positions are currently based at Box Hill and Maroondah Hospitals on weekends. This is a great opportunity to build and develop your skills across the year 

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Commenced your bachelor of Physiotherapy or completed Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance is required (academic transcript of completion required) if applicable 
• Previous experience working as an Allied Health Assistant or equivalent essential (including Physiotherapy students who have completed at least two clinical placements) 
• Experience within an acute bed based hospital stream is desirable  
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and communication 
• A strong commitment to high quality care 

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.