Grade 2 Allied Health Assistant - Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
Grade 2 Allied Health Assistant - Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
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Job Description
Job Description:
Allied Health Assistant Grade 2 Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy
Full Time permanent position
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Friendly and dynamic team
About the Role
An opportunity currently exists for an Allied Health Assistant to join the Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy teams. This position will primarily provide assistance to the physiotherapists and occupational therapists on the Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) particular this incudes assisting patient mobility practice supervising patient exercise and therapy across both individual and group sessions ADL retraining and other duties as directed.
Duties include
Implementation of treatment as directed including exercises mobility ADL retraining and gait aid provision
Accurate treatment monitoring and evaluation of patients programs and conditions
Maintain effective communication with all team members including reporting back to the supervising physiotherapist regarding patient management and progress.
Administration duties to assist in the daily operation of the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy department.
The classification for this position is IN29 ($62540 per annum).
Your Contribution
Experience working in a team
Good interpersonal communication skills
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to undertake a broad range of patient and non-patient related tasks
What we offer
A focus on wellbeing initiatives with regular events and programs
Confidential solutions-focused employee counselling
A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary Packaging Increase your take home pay!
In the heart of Fitzroy CBD at our doorstep close to some of Melbournes best cafes public transport and lots of carparks
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Culture of continuous improvement
Physiotherapy Department
The Physiotherapy Department provides high quality clinical services across a spectrum of acute sub-acute and outpatient services. The Department works as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide assessment treatment and a range of therapeutic services to optimise patient care and maximise function. The Department is committed to fostering excellence in evidence based clinical care research and education.
Occupational Therapy Department
The Occupational therapy department provides a service across both Fitzroy and Kew hospital sites and is supported by a team of AHAs working across acute sub-acute and community programs. The department has a strong culture of working closely within a multidisciplinary team to provide a quality allied health service that focuses on client centred practice and that promotes Occupational Justice whilst incorporating the mission and values of the Sisters of Charity.
Working at St Vincents
St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion Justice Integrity and Excellence.
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
Respectfully no agencies please
Contact person:
Kathryn Tarrant Interim Workforce and Innovation Lead:
Closing Date:
11 September 2025 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information visit https:// or get in contact at
View Reconciliation Action Plan
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Employment Type
Full-Time
