Job Description

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent position
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO)
• Allied Health Assistant Grade 2 (IN29)
• Located at Caulfield Hospital
• Great staff benefits! 5 weeks annual leave & salary packaging

The Department

Alfred Care Group Community Rehabilitation Program provides home and centre based rehabilitation as well as the Falls Clinic services. The service's focus is on the provision of goal-directed, community-based rehabilitation for clients following injury or hospitalisation. The Community Rehabilitation multidisciplinary team comprises physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, dietitians, a neuropsychologist, a clinical psychologist, allied health assistants, rehabilitation medicine doctors, community health nurses, a pharmacist and social workers.

https://www.alfredhealth.org.au/careers/community-service-careers

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Allied Health Assistant to join our Community Rehabilitation team. Based at Caulfield Hospital, the overall objective of the position is to provide therapy support services to individuals and groups as directed by the Allied Health Professionals. You will work closely with the interdisciplinary team to provide a flexible and responsive service that works to meet each client’s identified rehabilitation goals. You will also be responsible for administrative duties which assist with client management and will contribute to the smooth operation and ongoing development of the Community Rehabilitation Program.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Completion of Certificate IV Allied Health Assistance or equivalent from a registered training organisation, OR
• Recognised equivalent qualification (as determined by the line manager):
  • Higher qualification in a relevant health science discipline at Diploma or Associate Diploma level
  • Certificate level qualification in a relevant health-related field
  • Overseas-trained Allied Health practitioner with a qualification at Diploma level or higher
  • Allied Health undergraduate student (in a relevant health science discipline) successfully completed one year of study at minimum
• Current Victorian Driver’s License (unrestricted)

Key Selection Criteria

• Previous experience within a hospital or working with a multidisciplinary team
• Sound interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work well within a team and relate to medical, nursing and Allied Health staff and patients
• Sound knowledge base of medical terminology
• High level of English literacy
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously (within scope of practice)
• Sound computer skills

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact David Harrower (Operations Lead) on 0419 770 237 or d.harrower@alfred.org.au

Applications close 11pm AEST, Friday 4th September 2026.

Please note that we may interview and appoint before the closing date, so don't delay!

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.