Allied Health Assistant - Physiotherapy

• Employment Type: Part Time (up to 40 hours per fortnight), On-going position
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Allied Health Assistant Grade 2
• Salary: $62,540.40 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

South West Healthcare's Physiotherapy Department is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Allied Health Assistant to join our friendly and collaborative team.

In this rewarding role, you will work alongside Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, and other Allied Health Professionals to support patients and clients of South West Healthcare across hospital, home and community-based programs. You will complete tasks by delegation and may assist with individual and group treatment sessions, help patients with movement and mobilisation, support and supervise exercise programs, deliver patient education and monitor and provide feedback on progress under the guidance of experienced clinicians.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to a wide variety of clinical settings, build your hands-on skills, and make a real difference in the lives of patients and clients every day. With ongoing training, supervision, and professional development, you'll be supported to grow and thrive as part of a team that values your contributions.

What You Bring

We are seeking a team player who is eager to learn and who is passionate about supporting Allied Health Clinicians to optimise the treatment and therapy available to clients and patients. You will bring:

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent)
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills
• An appreciation of the physical, emotional, and social needs of patients and clients undertaking rehabilitation or living with complex health needs
• Confidence with administration and computer systems
• An understanding of delegation principles and scope of practice
• The ability to follow directions, show initiative, and work effectively in a team
• A current driver's licence
• Experience as an Allied Health Assistant and exposure to aged care, disability, or hospital rehabilitation settings will be highly regarded.

        For full details of the selection criteria, please refer to the Position Description.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities, which you are supported and subsidised to attend
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as Mental Health first aid, resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employments.

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Tuesday 30 September 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Health Sector (Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025. Classification Allied Health Assistant Grade 2

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check. where required
• Current Immunisation status

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