Health Assistant - GAP Year Program

Reference number: 2906

Job title: Health Assistant - GAP Year Program 

Employment type: Fixed Term Full - Time until Decemeber 2027                                                      

Hours per fortnight: 76 

Classification: Allied Health Assistant Grade 1 

Location: Graham Street 

Closing date: 11/10/2026

For a confidential conversation please contact: Michael Reed on Michael.Reed@gvhealth.org.au

TOGETHER, WE CAN CREATE OUTSTANDING!

2027 GAP Year Program - Allied Health Assistants

Multiple positions available at Graham Street, Shepparton

• Paid, full-time Gap Year Trainee positions
• Gain hands-on experience while rotating through a range of Allied Health disciplines
• Complete a Certificate IV qualification in Allied Health Assistance whilst working in a dynamic health service

Please include both your CV and a cover letter. The cover letter should address the following:

• Why you would like to be a part of GV Health’s Gap Year Program?
• What skills you feel you can bring into the Gap Year Program?
• What you hope to gain from taking part in GV Health’s Gap Year Program?
• What specific skills or experience you hope to learn over the course of the year?

About GV Health

At GV Health we are so much more than a regional health service. As one of the largest employers in the region, we work with purpose and pride and are committed to respecting and embracing diversity, inclusion and accessibility for our people and community.

About the role

GV Health has multiple full-time Allied Health Gap Year Trainee positions available in 2027.

This is an excellent opportunity to spend your gap year gaining practical experience in healthcare while working as part of GV Health’s Allied Health team. Throughout the year, trainees will rotate through a range of Allied Health disciplines, providing exposure to different areas of healthcare and the opportunity to develop valuable workplace skills.

The program is a paid, full-time position starting in January 2027 through to December 2027, and provides an opportunity to complete your Certificate IV qualification while working and learning in a supportive healthcare environment.

We are looking for

• Students who have completed either their Year 12 VCE or VCAL in 2026 and are interested in a career in Allied Health
• Commitment to studying and completing a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance whilst working in a dynamic health service
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• A willingness to contribute to quality patient care
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including an ability to communicate effectively with other staff, patients and families
• A commitment to a GV Health’s CREATE values
• Competent IT skills

Our offer to you:

• Dedicated time and support to complete your Certificate IV qualification whilst gaining practical hands-on experience
• A paid, full-time Gap Year position from January to December 2027
• Valuable hands-on experience across a number of disciplines within Allied Health
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Professional development and study leave to help you reach your learning and career goals
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding reward and recognition program
  
  

Great things happen here in Shepparton. If you would like to learn more about what it is like to work, live and play in the Shepparton region please click here. 

Applications close: Sunday, 11 October 2026

Shortlisted applicants must be available to attend an onsite assessment interview on the afternoon of Monday, 26 October 2026. Please note this date is fixed and we are unable to offer alternative interview dates.

Selection Criteria

• Commitment to the GV Health Values of Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork and Ethical Behaviour and ability to exhibit behaviour which reflects our values.
• Satisfactory National Criminal History Check, Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration prior to commencement of employment.
• Commitment to studying and completing a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance.
• Completed Year 12 VCE or VCAL in 2026 - and interested in a career in Allied Health.
  
  

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian ‘Employee’ Working with Children’s Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement. GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

You can view the 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'. 

How to apply:

External applicants: please click ‘apply now’ to submit your application.

Current employees: please submit your application through the Employee Login on the Careers page. Internal applications can only be accepted via your employee profile: https://careers.gvhealth.org.au/  

About GV Health:

Goulburn Valley Health is the main health service in our region. Services include; a 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgery, Medical, Women’s and Children’s, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, Mental Health, Outpatients, community-based health programs and services at Tatura, Rushworth and Euroa.

With more than 3,000 staff, we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance the patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and supporting workforce flexibility.

Visit https://www.gvhealth.org.au/ to learn more. 

Our region: 

Centrally located in Regional Victoria, Greater Shepparton is the ideal place to call home.

A well-rounded lifestyle that is hard to beat, with a vibrant and progressive community that offers the best of both provincial and metropolitan lifestyle in one of Victoria’s most liveable regional cities.  Home | Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here

Our benefits:  

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our 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 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

Safe, respectful and inclusive workplace: 

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment requirements:

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children 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.