Allied Health Assistant - Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service

Reference Number: 2339

Job Title: Allied Health Assistant- Victorian Paediatric Rehabiliation Service

Employment Type: Fixed Term Part Time until February 2027                                                                  

Hours per Fortnight: 12 

Classification: Grade 2 (IN29)

Location: Shepparton

Closing date: 20/01/2026

For a confidential conversation please contact: Hilary Sellars on 58323762 or hilary.sellars@gvhealth.org.au

This position can be combined with 32 hours per fortnight as an Allied Health Assistant in the Physiotherapy Department to provide an exciting opportunity to work across 2 of GVH's Allied Health Departments. Please reach out to Hilary Sellars to discuss this opportunity.

About GV Health:

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 Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service (VPRS) with the opportunity to also work across the Physiotherapy Department, and is a great opportunity to increase your AHA skills & competency across two different teams and a variety of patients and duties.

VPRS is a specialist assessment and treatment service for children and adolescents who, as a result of injury, medical/surgical intervention or functional impairment, will benefit from a program of developmentally appropriate, time-limited, goal-focused, multidisciplinary rehabilitation.

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. 

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.

The AHA will work as part of the multidisciplinary team. The role involves completing a variety of direct and indirect clinical and administrative tasks under the direction of allied health professionals. The AHA may assist a client to complete an exercise program or activity of daily living, assist with facilitating a group program, order, clean and manage delivery of equipment, assist with the management of new referrals, coordination of multidisciplinary clinics and management of digital files.

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.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance (or working towards same)
• Have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with other staff, patients and families
• Have the ability to work independently (with guidance) with minimal supervision
• Work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrate the ability to follow instructions and take direction and feedback from health professionals
• Have good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage a diverse workload
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development, learning and mentoring

Position Description: HERE

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.