Allied Health Work Experience Program
Allied Health Work Experience Program
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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 communitybased services.
- Allied Health Work Experience Student Program 2025
- Located at multiple Alfred Health sites
About Allied Health:
We live by our values and we make a real difference to the lives of Victorias most complex and vulnerable patients every day. Our team of over 1100 staff have come to Alfred Health for a variety of reasons; the diversity of our work our research and innovation the high acuity and complexity of the people we care for and to work alongside leaders in our profession. Theyve stayed because of our inclusive and supportive leadership our culture of teamwork our opportunities for growth and the way our organisation recognises the impact we make on the lives of the people we care for.
Want to know what its like to work in Allied Health in a large a public hospital service
The Allied Health Work Experience Program at Alfred Health will give you the opportunity to observe what it is like to work in Allied Health. Allied Health Professionals are qualified health care professionals in areas such asArt Therapy Exercise Physiology Dietetics Disability Liaison Officers Music Therapy Occupational Therapy Orthoptics Podiatry Physiotherapy Prosthetics & Orthotics Psychology Social Work Speech Pathology & Language Services and Spiritual Care as well as Allied Health Assistants.
What might you see/experience
- Patients being assessed and receiving therapy in the hospital wards following surgery or illness
- The multidisciplinary healthcare team working together to enable patients to be discharged safely from hospital
- Patients being seen in specialised outpatient clinics or via telehealth
- Patients being fitted for a splint or with equipment to help them regain their independence
The Allied Health Work Experience Program will be based at one of the Alfred Health main sites (Alfred Caulfield or Sandringham Hospitals) with opportunities to spend time rotating across different Allied Health teams and areas.
By the end of the Program you will have a good understanding of what Allied Health professionals do and will have observed what it is like to work in one of Australias largest public health organisations.We hope this experience will inspire you to become a healthcare professional and make a positive impact in your community.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Secondary School student (Year 10 and above)
- Interested in exploring a future Allied Health study pathway
- Not already enrolled in an Allied Healthrelated courseor degree
How to apply:
Complete the attached Application Form and submit it with your application and resume. Applications received without the Application Form will not be considered.
If you have any questions please contact the Allied Health Workforce Unit on
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
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 departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website:www.alfredhealth
Employment Type
Gig
