Allied Health Assistant - Physiotherapy

Reference Number: 2304

Job Title: Allied Health Assistant - Physiotherapy 

Employment Type: Fixed Term Part Time until February 2027 (maternity leave cover)                                                              

Hours per Fortnight: 32

Classification: Allied Health Assistant Grade 2 (IN29)

Location: Graham Street 

Closing date: 09/01/2026

For a confidential conversation please contact: scott.corbett@gvhealth.org.au

This position can be combined with 12 hours per fortnight as an Allied Health Assistant in the Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service (VPRS) to provide an exciting opportunity to work across 2 of GVH's Allied Health Departments. Please reach out to Scott Corbett to discuss this opportunity.

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At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

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About the Role

We are currently looking for a Grade 2 Allied Health Assistant (AHA) to join us on a part-time basis until February 2027 at the Graham St campus, in a parental leave cover role. This role will work in the Physiotherapy Department with the opportunity to also work across Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service (VPRS), and is a great opportunity to increase your AHA skills & competency across two different teams and a variety of patients and duties.

The Physiotherapy Department is a large team consisting of Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists and Allied Health Assistants, who are responsible for providing services to the acute & subacute wards, and also the outpatient and community services. 

VPRS is a state-wide service servicing infants, children and young people up to the age of 18 who require intensive episodic rehabilitation. The team comprises physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech pathologists as well as neuropsychology and social work with visiting specialists from the Royal Children’s Hospital.

Our AHAs may assist the teams to deliver client centred services across different areas of the hospital and in the community. The role involves completing a variety of direct and indirect clinical and administrative tasks. You may assist a client to complete an exercise program, or activity of daily living, assist with facilitating a group program, order, clean and manage deliver of equipment and assist with the co-ordination of resources required for health professionals and clients.

Our AHAs work largely within these two teams but occasionally may work or be delegated appropriate tasks under the direction of other Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) such as Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Dietitians and Social Workers. AHAs are integral to the delivery of services across the hospital. This position, amongst others is responsible for promoting GV Health as a quality regional health service provider.

We are a large regional health service and involve our AHAs in our education and competency programs for their ongoing learning and upskilling to the hospital environment. We also offer supervision for this role from more senior AHAs or Physiotherapists.

This is an exciting opportunity to learn and grow in the public hospital environment and to contribute to our welcoming and dynamic team.

This role is not suitable for international candidate sponsorship. Candidates seeking sponsorship are encouraged to consider other roles currently advertising at GV Health or contact talentacquisition@gvhealth.org.au

As part of our team you will:

• Have the opportunity to experience a wide variety of experience throughout the hospital, to strengthen your skills as an Allied Health Assistant
• Enjoy the benefits of our strong clinical supervision program and the guidance of senior staff 
• Be supported with paid leave in addition to support to attend appropriate professional development courses
• Participate in staff development sessions, in-services and education sessions
• Create lifelong friendships and professional networks
• Be an important part of a vibrant and happy team

About you:

• Have a positive attitude and strong desire to make a difference
• Strong commitment to the GV Health CREATE values (compassion, respect, accountability, teamwork, ethical behaviour)
• Hold a certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance (or working towards same)
• Ideally have experience working as an Allied Health Assistant in either a hospital, aged care or community setting
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with other staff, patients and families
• Ability to work independently (with guidance) with minimal supervision and a strong work ethic
• Willing to join a regional health service and be part of our wider community
• Keen to play an important part of our vibrant and happy team

Position Description: Allied Health Assistant Physiotherapy & Allied Health Assistant VPRS

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages 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. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.