Permanent Full Time | Part Time considered
Monday to Friday | Full-time employees receive a monthly ADO
Based at St George’s Hospital, Kew
Support Allied Health clinicians to deliver care directly in patients’ homes
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and compassionate Allied Health Assistant to join the GEM@Home team at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne. GEM@Home provides hospital-level care to patients in their own homes, supporting them to achieve their best possible level of health, independence and function outside the traditional hospital setting. Working under the supervision and delegation of GEM@Home Allied Health clinicians, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based and person-centred support to patients in their homes. You will assist patients to work towards their individual goals and support their overall health, wellbeing and independence. This is a varied role requiring excellent communication skills, the ability to work autonomously within your scope of practice and a compassionate approach to patient care. In addition to direct patient support, you will assist with equipment management, resource preparation and administrative and operational activities that contribute to the effective day-to-day running of the GEM@Home service.
Classification: Grade 2 Allied Health Assistant ($70,349.24 per annum, pro rata for part time).
What You Will Do
As an Allied Health Assistant, you will:
Work closely with Allied Health professionals to support the delivery of care in patients’ homes
Deliver delegated exercise programs and therapeutic activities under the supervision of Allied Health professionals
Work independently in the community while remaining within delegated responsibilities and scope of practice
Support patients to achieve their individual health, wellbeing and functional goals
Assist with equipment management, preparation of resources and other operational requirements
Communicate effectively with patients, families and members of the multidisciplinary team
Adapt to changing patient needs and service demands
You will bring:
A completed Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (HLT43015) or equivalent qualification recognised under the Enterprise Agreement
Experience within a public health setting as a clinician or student
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
The ability to work effectively both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
A compassionate, patient-centred approach to care
A current Victorian Driver Licence
A current National Criminal History Check, or willingness to obtain one
Desirable:
Knowledge or experience using digital care platforms and/or supporting virtually enabled models of care
What We Offer
Working at St Vincent’s means becoming part of a values-driven organisation committed to exceptional patient care and supporting the growth and wellbeing of our people.
You’ll enjoy:
The opportunity to play a meaningful role in a service bringing healthcare directly into patients’ homes
A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
Employee discounts across health insurance, retail, travel and accommodation
Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
Employee wellbeing initiatives and programs
A culture guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence
About GEM@Home
GEM@Home is part of St Vincent’s Care at Home, a division of St Vincent’s Health Australia focused on delivering and expanding high-quality healthcare services in patients’ homes. The GEM@Home service operates seven days a week and brings together a multidisciplinary team including Geriatricians, Nursing, Allied Health, Pharmacy, Administration and additional specialist support as required. The team is based at St George’s Hospital in Kew, with care delivered primarily within patients’ homes.
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service providing a diverse range of adult clinical services. We are guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence
Application
Interested? Please submit your resume and cover letter with your application.
For further information about the position, enquiries can be directed to 0447 311 265
Shortlisting will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly, as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be identified.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold an Australian visa with the appropriate working rights for the role.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is fundamental to our mission, and we value the diversity that reflects the communities we serve.
Please visit our website for further information regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne.
St Vincent’s Health Australia has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and control the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases in healthcare settings. Successful applicants may therefore be required to meet mandatory immunisation requirements, including annual influenza vaccination.
31 August 2026 11:59pm
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 https /www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
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