Allied Health Assistant Grade 2 & 3
Horsham, VIC, AU, 3400
$31.65 to $33.27 per hour + salary packaging | Allied Health Assistant G2/G3 - Subacute Rehabilitation Unit (Wyuna)
Permanent Part Time Opportunity – 16 hours per week
About the Role
Grampians Health Horsham is seeking a qualified Allied Health Assistant (AHA) to join our multidisciplinary team within the Subacute Rehabilitation Unit (Wyuna). This role supports the delivery of high quality, person-centred care under the supervision of allied health professionals including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, and other members of the rehabilitation team.
You will assist in implementing individual and group therapy programs, maintain therapy equipment, schedule patient sessions, and provide administrative support. These roles include additional responsibilities such as supporting clinical education, leading quality improvement initiatives, and mentoring Allied Health Assistant Trainees.
Core Duties
• Assist allied health professionals in delivering individual and group therapy programs
• Support patients in regaining independence in daily living and functional activities
• Prepare, set up, and maintain therapy areas and equipment
• Schedule patient therapy sessions and support administrative tasks
• Participate in quality improvement, audit, and service development activities
Key Responsibilities
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support coordinated patient care
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff while maintaining confidentiality
• Accurately document delegated interventions and patient progress in medical records
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and infection prevention standards
• (Grade 3) Lead service improvement projects, support staff orientation and mentoring, and contribute to therapy program development
Skills & Experience
• Certificate III (Grade 2) or IV (Grade 3) in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent)
• Experience supporting allied health service delivery, preferably in a rehabilitation setting
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and other computer systems
• Current Victorian or equivalent driver’s licence
• (Grade 3) Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and initiative in service improvement activities
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Interested?
Click APPLY or contact Megan Byrne on 0419 869 777 for a confidential discussion.
We’re actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.
About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Access to Fitness Passport membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs
Horsham Region
Located on the banks of the Wimmera River, Horsham is the retail, business & service centre of the Wimmera region. With a growing population of approximately 20,000, Horsham is a vibrant city in which to live, work and play. Horsham offers affordable housing, education and accessible community services.
With natural attractions such as the Grampians National Park, Mount Arapiles and the Little Desert National Park nearby, there is plenty to see and explore.
If you are dreaming of a career change with country lifestyle, Horsham is the place for you. To learn more about Horsham please click – Visit Horsham
Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
