Grade 2 & 3 Acute Allied Health Assistant

Overview

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Allied Health Assistant – Grade 2 or 3
• Located at Alfred Hospital

• Work closely with Occupational Therapy staff to provide a flexible and responsive service that meets each client’s identified therapeutic goals.
• Based across different clinical areas within the acute inpatient streams at the Alfred Hospital.
• Implement individual and group interventions and/or therapy programs as delegated by the treating Occupational Therapist.
• Assist patients to increase functional abilities in areas such as personal care, meal preparation, and community access.
• Execute suitable therapeutic activities and plans to progress client independence within defined goals.
• Provide administrative and clinical support functions to assist with patient management and contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Occupational Therapy Service.

• Completion of Certificate IV (Allied Health Assistance) from a registered training organisation, or recognised equivalent qualification (as determined by the line manager).
• Higher qualification in a relevant health science discipline at Diploma or Associate Diploma level; or certificate-level qualification in a relevant health-related field.
• Overseas-trained Allied Health practitioner with a qualification at Diploma level or higher.
• Allied Health undergraduate student (in a relevant health science discipline) having successfully completed one year of study at minimum.
• Previous employment in an AHA Grade 2 or AHA Grade 3 role (3+ years’ clinical experience required to be considered for the Grade 3 AHA role).

• Salary Packaging
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Staff Car Parking (subject to availability)
• Onsite gym (Alfred Hospital)

For further discussion, please contact Bryley Scher, Clinical Operations Lead – Occupational Therapy.

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Sunday 1st February.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please contact the person listed in this advertisement.

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 department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.