Full time, Fixed-term contract for 12 monthsGenerous salary packaging options to increase your take home payWork for a multidisciplinary team with a diverse range of backgroundsSo why cohealth?cohealth leads the way in reducing health and social inequity in partnership with people and the communities in which they live. Named Premier's Health Service of the Year (Primary) and the Supporting LGBTIQ+ Health Service at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards, cohealth's 1000 staff demonstrate courage, leadership, innovation, and agility in their commitment to providing inclusive and culturally protected health services that protect the human rights of all people of all gender identities, sexualities, ages, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, faiths, and abilities.Our inclusive workplace culture enables staff to bring their whole selves to work, where uniqueness is valued, and people experience a feeling of belonging. Our aim is for everyone to thrive in their role. Please click here to find out more.About the roleJoin our Allied Health multidisciplinary team and play a key role in supporting clients on their healthcare journey. As the first point of contact for new clients, you will help foster engagement, identify barriers to participation, and provide education and support to ensure a positive service experience.Working closely with allied health professionals, you will assist clients to access services, promote self-management and wellbeing, and contribute to improved health outcomes through a client-centred,



collaborative approach.Please refer to the Position Description to know more about the role.Your duties include:Undertake Initial Needs Identification conversations by phone with clients, providing a welcoming and professional service where consumers can ask questions and be supportedProvide high-quality Allied Health support to individual clients in accordance with agreed targets and funding streamsSupport clients with health education and promotion, within scope, aimed at maximising good health and preventing illness in response to individual needsProviding clear written and verbal communication with clients, carers and allied health staff, maintaining and completing client files and statistical/program records What cohealth offers:Generous salary packaging of up to $15,900, plus an additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment, to help increase your take-home pay. Find out more on salary packaging here: https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Jobs-and-employment-types/Working-as-an-employee/Salary-sacrific…Novated Leasing is available along with a significantly discounted fitness membership with unlimited access to over 290 facilities for you and your family.



To find out more click herecohealth offers primary carers 14 weeks paid parental leave upon completion of only 6 months of continuous serviceEligible co-workers will continue to receive superannuation on unpaid parental leave as wellCounselling services for you and your immediate family through our EAP-Access provider, along with mindfulness, resilience, and wellbeing programsAn inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and the work you do makes a meaningful differenceOur ideal candidate:Completion of a Certificate IV Allied Health Assistant or Tertiary Qualification in Allied Health (unregistered)Experience as Allied Health Assistant or Allied Health clinician in a community settingEnjoys client engagement and has a pleasant and professional phone mannerDemonstrated understanding and commitment to the principles of community healthApplication ProcessWe will be conducting interviews for this role as applications are received.If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Jess Eastwood [email protected] appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), a Working with Children Check (WWCC), complete a Pre-Employment DeclarationForm, evidence of legal rights to work in Australia, and evidence of vaccination.Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of immunisation assessment including Influenza within 12 weeks of commencement [B]. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health Mandatory Vaccination Orders and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.

📌 Allied Health Engagement Officer (Footscray)
🏢 Cohealth
📍 Footscray