Allied Health Assistant
Casual position
Friendly & Supportive work environment
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne is seeking a casual Allied Health Assistant to support Occupational Therapy services across acute and rehabilitation settings.
This role provides flexible weekday shifts, supporting service demand while accommodating your availability.
Working under the delegation and supervision of Occupational Therapists, you will contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care, supporting timely access to allied health services across the hospital.
Classifications for this position will be IN29 ($31.45 per hour plus 25% casual loading).
You will join a high-performing, multidisciplinary Allied Health team within a values-driven public health service. St Vincent’s is known for strong clinical governance, a commitment to education and research, and a culture built on respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What we offer:
Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
Access to Employee Assistance Program
Staff Health and Wellbeing services
CBD-based campus with excellent access to public transport
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
A qualification as an Allied Health Assistant (Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance, or equivalent)
Experience in an acute and/or rehabilitation setting (desirable)
Ability to assist with delegated therapy programs, functional activities, and basic assessments as directed
Experience supporting equipment set-up, ADLs, mobility, and group-based activities
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Flexibility, reliability, and good time management in a fast-paced clinical environment
The Occupational Therapy service delivers evidence-based, person-centred care across acute, subacute, and community programs. The team works closely with Allied Health, Nursing, and Medical colleagues to optimise functional outcomes and support safe discharge and continuity of care.
Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s 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.
Contact
Allison Farley allison.farley@svha.org.au
At St Vincent's 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://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan