Join South West Healthcare's Physiotherapy team as an Allied Health Assistant and make a real difference every day. Support patients through hospital, home and community-based programs, gain hands‐on clinical experience, and enjoy ongoing training and professional development. Be part of a collaborative, supportive team that values your growth and contribution.
Position overview
Employment Type:
Casual position
Location:
Warrnambool Campus
Classification:
Allied Health Assistant Grade 2
Salary Range:
$***** per hour including casual loading, plus superannuation
About the role
South West Healthcare's Physiotherapy Department is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic
Allied Health Assistant
to join our friendly and collaborative team.
In this rewarding role, you will work alongside Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, and other Allied Health Professionals to support patients and clients of South West Healthcare across hospital, home and community-based programs. You will complete tasks by delegation and may assist with individual and group treatment sessions, help patients with movement and mobilisation, support and supervise exercise programs, deliver patient education and monitor and provide feedback on progress under the guidance of experienced clinicians.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to a wide variety of clinical settings, build your hands‐on skills, and make a real difference in the lives of patients and clients every day. With ongoing training, supervision, and career development, you'll be supported to grow and thrive as part of a team that values your contributions.
What you bring




We are seeking a team player who is eager to learn and who is passionate about supporting Allied Health Clinicians to optimise the treatment and therapy available to clients and patients. You will bring:
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent)
Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills
An appreciation of the physical, emotional, and social needs of patients and clients undertaking rehabilitation or living with complex health needs
Confidence with administration and computer systems
An understanding of delegation principles and scope of practice
The ability to follow directions, show initiative, and work effectively in a team
A current driver's licence
Experience as an Allied Health Assistant and exposure to aged care, disability, or hospital rehabilitation settings will be highly regarded.
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
Internal and external professional development opportunities
A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
Excellent terms and conditions of employment
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.




SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
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Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement *********.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
Police Record Check
Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
Current Immunisation status
South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.
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📌 Allied Health Assistant - Physiotherapy (Warrnambool)
🏢 South West Healthcare
📍 Warrnambool