Reference Number:54347:Allied Health Assistant - Early Stroke DischargeEmployment Type:On Going Part Time (PT)Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear 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.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Allied Health Assistants to join the Early Stroke Discharge program.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:

This Grade 3 Allied Health Assistant role is responsible for providing quality client care under the supervision of an Allied Health professional within the Early Stroke Discharge program at Northern Health.

The role includes working with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists, with some provision to support other disciplines such as Medical, Nursing,



Social Work and Dietetics, as requested.

The role will involve centre-based, home-based and telehealth sessions with clients. Staff may be required to travel and work across the various Northern Health campuses, programs, and partner organisations.

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Experience and good working knowledge of working within a community health setting.
- Demonstrate a client centred focus in the provision of care.
- Proven ability to work independently within Allied Heath Assistant scope of practice.
- Positive attitude towards ageing and disability.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Emily Herbert, Clinical Coordinator on ***.

Why work at the Northern Health?

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

Our staff benefits 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 prospect 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 - Early Stroke Discharge (Melbourne)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Melbourne