Reference Number:53942:Allied Health Assistant- Grade 3- GEM

Employment Type:Fixed Term Part Time (PT)

Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a explicit focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

About the Role:

The Grade 3 Allied Health Assistant will work to provide quality client care under the supervision of an Allied Health professional within the inpatientteams at Northern Health. The allied health assistant will also provide administrative support and undertake cleaning and maintenance activities as directed.

This role isprimarilybasedatBroadmeadowsHospital on the Geriatric Medicine and Evaluation (GEM)ward;however,staff willbe requiredto travel and work across the various Northern Health campuses, programs, and partnerorganisationsasrequired.The role will require staff to be flexible with their working hours to meet the changing operational demands and can include working after hours, on weekends and public holidays.The role will be working primarily with Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy clinicians.





The AHA has responsibility for participation inPhysiotherapy and Occupational Therapyservices including ensuring competencies, credentialing and relevant professional development are completed. As a member of Northern Health Allied Health,the AHA willbe requiredtoparticipatein supervision, training, service improvement, and research asrequired.

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Clinical experience working in an inpatient setting
- Experience working under the direction of a Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapist
- Demonstrates a clientcentredfocus in the provision of care
- Demonstrated teamwork and appreciation of multidisciplinary practice
- Understanding of the roles and contributions of different disciplines to patient care and discharge planning
- Demonstratedability to work independently within Allied Heath Assistantscope of practice and seek advice/support whenrequired.
- Demonstrated negotiation and effective interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills
- Possesses self-management skills with an ability to meet timelines and prioritise competing demands

Next Steps

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career,



then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Angie Chong Physiotherapy Clinical Leader

Applications close Sunday 2 August 2026.

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff perks include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- Access to salary packaging & EAP
- Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

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📌 Allied Health Assistant- Grade 3- GEM (Melbourne)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Melbourne