INTERNAL WGHG EMPLOYEES ONLY: Allied Health Assistant
Date: 5 May 2026
Location: Warragul, VIC, 3820
Company: Gippsland Health Alliance
Allied Health Assistant - Grade 2
Permanent Part Time, up to 66 hours per fortnight
Fixed Term or Casual opportunities also available
Health & Allied Services Enterprise Agreement, Allied Health Assistant Grade 2 (IN29 - $31.65 p/h)
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Allied Health Assistant to be employed on a ongoing part time and/or fixed term or casual basis, delivering therapy programs designed by qualified allied health professionals. Allied Health Assistants at West Gippsland Healthcare Group work across departments including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Dietetics and Social Work. The Allied Health Assistant (AHA) has the primary role of delivering individually tailored therapy programs, designed by the Allied Health Professionals, across a range of services. This role may include assisting with group or individual programs for clients attending the Allied Health department and Community Rehabilitation Centre, providing therapy to clients in their homes, aged care facilities or on the inpatient units under the direction of Allied Health Professionals. It may also include providing support and administrative assistance, equipment tracking and cleaning duties, resource preparation, ordering of stock, data collection and entry.
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.
- Current Victorian Driver's Licence.
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 key selection criteria (as outlined in the Position Description) and a brief covering letter. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 1 professional referees. 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: 13 May 2026* (applications may close earlier)
* Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of seven (7) days for internal applicants and fourteen (14) days for externally advertised applicants from the date of advertisement. The position may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate or candidates 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.