Allied Health Assistant

Allied Health Assistant - Grade 2

Full time, Part time or Casual,

Permanent or Fixed Term Hours

Health & Allied Services, AHA Grade 2 (IN29 - $31.65 p/h)

(Junior rates apply to employees aged under 19 years) 

We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic Allied Health Assistants to be employed on a permanent or fixed term, full time, part time or casual basis, delivering therapy programs designed by qualified allied health professionals.  Hours may be worked in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Social Work or Dietetics.  The job may also involve general administration duties including computer data entry, cleaning and tracking of equipment, ordering of stock, etc.

Casuals are employed on an ‘as needs’ basis to backfill leave and extra shifts on days, nights and weekends. Casual positions do not include regular hours.

Required skills and experience include:

• Qualification – Cert III or IV Allied Health Assistance or equivalent.
• Previous experience in the provision of AHA services or similar.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills.
• Basic computer literacy and familiarity Microsoft Office software.

About the West Gippsland Healthcare Group

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.

West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to employee assistance program
• Salary packaging
• Free Parking

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, current NDIS Worker Screening Check and valid Working With Children Check.  A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments. The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Further details and how to apply

Further information is contained in the Position Description.  Applications are to be submitted by selecting 'Apply Now' and should include a current CV, response to the selection criteria and brief covering letter. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any further queries, please contact Elaine Coetzee, Physiotherapy Manager, on 03 5623 0640 or email elaine.coetzee@wghg.com.au

Applications close: 21 July 2026* (applications may close earlier)

* Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of fourteen (14) days from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate/s are identified.

As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.