Allied Health Assistant

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) is East Gippsland’s largest employer, delivering a comprehensive range of hospital and community-based health services to our region.Located in the beautiful East Gippsland region of Victoria, enjoy a truly balanced lifestyle — from living on the Gippsland Lakes to easy access to pristine beaches, the high country and alpine snowfields. At BRHS, you’ll find a rewarding and supportive work environment that offers challenge, variety and genuine opportunities to grow your career. You’ll join a committed team of health professionals and support staff who share a common purpose: Best Care Experience. Every Person, Every Time. Be bold. Make the change and build your future with BRHS. 

Join a supportive regional health service where you can build hands-on clinical skills and make a real impact in your local community. Job-share arrangements can be considered. Please specify your preferred hours in your application.

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) is seeking an Allied Health Assistant (Grade 2) to support the delivery of high-quality care across acute hospital wards and community settings. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your experience in a dynamic multidisciplinary team, with a strong focus on Occupational Therapy support.

The Position:

Reporting to the Allied Health Team Leader, you will provide delegated clinical support to Allied Health Professionals, primarily within Occupational Therapy, while contributing to the broader multidisciplinary team.

This role offers exposure to a diverse caseload across inpatient and community environments, supporting patients to maximise independence and achieve their rehabilitation goals.

You will support the delivery of individual and group therapy programs, assist with rehabilitation and daily living activities, gather and document client information, and maintain therapy equipment, while working collaboratively across acute and community settings as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Why You Should Apply?

• Develop your clinical skills across a wide range of patient presentations
• Gain experience in both acute ad community healthcare environments
• Work within a supportive and close-knit Allied Health team
• Access scholarship and professional development opportunities
• Enjoy generous salary packaging to reduce your tax and boost your take home pay
• Live and work in a region offering an affordable and relaxed lifestyle

What You Bring: 

• Allied Health Assistant qualification (minimum Certificate III)
• Strong communication and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• A genuine commitment to providing person-centred care
• An interest in, or experience with, Occupational Therapy
• Ability to adapt to a variety of settings, including acute wards and community environments

Please view the full key selection criteria in the position description here.

Interested? For more information please contact: 

Danielle Thomson, Acting Occupational Therapy Team Leader on 03 5150 3388

Applications close: Wednesday, 27th May 2026

Applications are to be submitted by selecting “Apply Now” and are to include:

• Cover letter
• Resume (including two recent referees)
• Response to the full key selection criteria (as listed in the attached position description)

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At BRHS, we recognise that diversity strengthens our workforce, enhances our services and enriches the communities we serve.  We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, feels safe, valued and supported.  Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us at people.culture@brhs.com.au

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