Allied Health Assistant

Position Title: Allied Health Assistant Grade 2 or 3

Classification: Dependent on qualifications and experience

Salary range per hour: $31.65 - $33.28 (dependent upon grade & experience) + superannuation + generous salary packaging option

Employment Type: 0.8-1.0 FTE Ongoing  

Award: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026

The Position

Come and join the IDHS Community and Allied Health Services team, with a well renowned supportive workplace culture and an opportunity to work alongside experienced Allied Health Professionals.

This role provides clinical and administrative support to Allied Health Professionals across all service areas of IDHS. The AHA will work closely with a range of different disciplines to work under direction and guidance in the delivery of therapy, equipment and completion of administrative tasks. This may include assistance with the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs, Falls & Balance groups and Hip & Knee groups. The AHA may also provide assistance with exercise groups in the residential and aged care facility, and assist with home visits as required.

As an integral part of the Community and Allied Health Team, the AHA will contribute to the overall performance of the team consistent with IDHS's mission and values.

Our multidisciplinary team includes Exercise Physiology, Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Mental Health Services, Chronic Disease Management, Outpatient Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, Diabetes Education and Speech Pathology services.

About you – Essential criteria

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
• Minimum certificate III in fitness (certificate IV preferred)
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence
• High levels of interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Competent ability to work autonomously and show initiative
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and seek advice from others when appropriate
• Ability to follow instructions from other team members including following through with agreed tasks and to report the outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Moderate to high level computer literacy including experience in Microsoft Office programs
• Previous experience in implementing therapy in a group or individual sessions

Please refer to the relevant attached position description for further details about the role and address the key selection criteria on your cover letter when applying.

Culture and Benefits

IDHS prides itself on being an employer of choice and on the support and supervision provided to its staff.

We can offer you the following:

• A supported position in a multi-disciplinary team
• New state-of the art consulting rooms, office and gym (including clinical pilates equipment)
• Generous salary packaging options including access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and associated expenses
• A welcoming and supportive culture
• Professional development opportunities
• Free parking
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program

*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, Working with Children Check and compliance with the IDHS Vaccination Policy

For further information about this position, please contact Ella Hocking (physiotherapist) on 03 5431 7000