About the RoleJob Description: Allied Health Assistant Grade 3 – Physiotherapy Permanent, Full Time position Work across acute Cardiorespiratory and General Medicine services Join a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team About the Role An exciting opportunity is available for an Allied Health Assistant Grade 3 to join the Physiotherapy team at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne.
Working closely with physiotherapists, you will provide hands‐on support in the delivery of high‐quality care to patients across our acute Cardiorespiratory and General Medicine units.
You will play an key role in supporting patients to improve their mobility, function and independence throughout their hospital stay.
The role includes assisting with mobility and exercise programs, supervising individual and group therapy sessions, supporting activities of daily living and undertaking a range of clinical and administrative activities under the direction of the Physiotherapy team.
Classification: Allied Health Assistant Grade 3, IN30 ($34 per hour).
Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver delegated therapy programs under the direction of a physiotherapist, including exercise, mobility, gait aid provision and activities of daily living (ADL) retrainingSupport and supervise patients undertaking individual and group exercise and therapy programsMonitor patient participation and progress and accurately report relevant information to the supervising physiotherapistAssist with equipment and resources required for patient care and therapyCommunicate effectively with physiotherapists and the broader multidisciplinary team to support coordinated patient careUndertake administrative and operational duties that support the efficient day‐to‐day functioning of the Physiotherapy DepartmentYour ContributionExperience working effectively within a team environmentStrong interpersonal and communication skillsThe ability to communicate professionally and compassionately with patients, families and healthcare professionalsGood organisational skills and the ability to follow delegated treatment plans and instructionsA willingness to undertake a broad range of patient and non‐patient related dutiesA proactive and flexible approach to supporting patients and the Physiotherapy teamWhat We OfferSalary packaging to increase your take‐home payA healthy work/life balance, including a monthly Accrued Day Off for full‐time employeesAccess to employee wellbeing initiatives and support programsEmployee Assistance ProgramStaff Health Centre Fitzroy location, close to Melbourne's CBD, public transport, cafés and parkingRegular opportunities for professional developmentA supportive culture focused on continuous learning and improvementAbout the Physiotherapy DepartmentThe Physiotherapy Department provides high‐quality clinical services across acute, subacute and outpatient settings.
Working as part of multidisciplinary teams, our physiotherapists and allied health assistants provide assessment, treatment and therapeutic interventions to optimise patient outcomes, independence and function.
The department is committed to excellence in evidence‐based clinical care, research, education and continuous improvement.About St Vincent's Hospital MelbourneWorking at St Vincent's St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service providing a diverse range of adult clinical services.
Our work is guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.




St Vincent's Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in ****.
Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent's is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD.
Our founder, Mary Aikenhead's vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do.
From modest beginnings, St Vincent's Health Australia is today the nation's largest not‐for‐profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities.
The St Vincent's family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.Reconciliation Action PlanReconciliation Action Plan: 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 about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at Equality and DiversityWe encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.
Inclusion is essential to our mission, and diversity reflects the community we serve.ContactContact Ben Tarrant, Grade4 Cardiorespiratory Team Lead, Closing DateClosing Date: 29 November *******:59pm
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📌 Allied Health Assistant - Grade 3 (Melbourne)
🏢 St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
📍 Melbourne