Allied Health Assistant - Grade 3 - Hand Therapy

Employment Type - Permanent Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 36

Job Category - Other Professionals - Allied Health Assistant

Req Id - 8648

HAVE IT ALL

JOIN OUR ALLIED HEALTH TEAM NOW!

• Join a dynamic team contributing to the hand therapy service at University Hospital Geelong.
• Ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment
• Exciting permanent part-time position (36 hours per fortnight), 4 weeks annual leave (pro rata) and salary packaging
• Required working hours to includeTuesday & Friday morning

About The Role

As a Grade 3 Allied Health Assistant (AHA) you will work within the Occupational Therapy team to deliver high quality administrative support and clinical care to patients within the hand therapy stream. The role includes a range of non-clinical duties to support the provision of hand therapy (eg. actioning referrals, patient phone calls, appointment schedulng, stock ordering and general administration duties). You will be responsible for AHA student supervision and mentoring of junior AHA staff. The role may include provision of AHA support to the wider Occupational Therapy Department as required. You will receive suitable clinical support from our experienced and skilled clinicians.

The successful applicant will have suitable qualifications that meet the selection criteria, as well as ideally have employed experience working in a healthcare setting with patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care by managing a clinical caseload and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to service improvement by implementing clinical policies, maintaining accurate documentation and supporting quality and data improvement initiatives
• Build positive relationships with consumers, families and colleagues through professional communication, collaboration and culturally safe practice
• Demonstrate accountability by complying with professional standards, organisational policies, risk management and legislative requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent) with relevant clinical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a clinical setting, both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and IT skills, with a commitment to inclusive and culturally safe practice.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, reflective practice and continuous learning.

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health Staff Benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
• Living expenses capped at $9,010
• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

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Diversity and Inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child Safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)

Additional Information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at ***email_hidden***

All Appointments Are Subject To

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Contact person: Angela Mcloughlan

Email: [email protected]

Application closing date: 9 July 2026

Internal Applicants

If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.

Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.