- Employment Type: Part-Time (38 hours/fortnight), Ongoing
- Salary: AHA Grade 3 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

The Paediatric Allied Health Assistant supports the delivery of paediatric allied health services across Western Health's Integrated Community Health Services. Working under the direction and supervision of Allied Health clinicians, the role provides both direct client support and operational assistance to help children and families access timely, high-quality services. The position operates within a multidisciplinary team and works across community and clinic-based paediatric programs.

Key responsibilities:

- Supporting Allied health clinicians in the delivery of evidence-based paediatric services.
- Undertaking delegated client related activities under supervision.
- Completing accurate documentation, data collection and client record management.
- Assisting with communication and coordination across multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

About you:

- Hold a certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance.
- Able to work effectively in teams and independently.
- Experience working with children and families and delivering delegated therapy programs.

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach servicesto aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health,



women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals:Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's),Footscray Hospital,Williamstown Hospitaland Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.

Compensation and benefits

- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.




- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

- Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

Closing date: 11:59pm on 21 August 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact:

Title: Operational Team Lead - Paediatric Programs & Partnerships

Email: ***********@wh.org.au

Title: Manager - Community Health Paediatric Services

Email: **************@wh.org.au

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe workplace for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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