Work Type: Part-time
Salary: $29,000 - $30,000
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 6513
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Allied Health Assistant (Grade 2)
- Ongoing, Part Time Role – 36 Hours per Fortnight
- 18 hours per week (3 days) - Monday & Thursday (full days, not negotiable) + 3 hours Friday (negotiable)
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, dynamic and skilled Allied Health Assistant to join the Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology and Podiatry team at Peter Mac.
Working under the direction of qualified allied health professionals, you will play a vital role in supporting high-quality patient care across oncology settings. You will be required to perform duties of a general nature to support allied health screening, referral, assessment, treatment, education, research, quality and clinical programs. You will also assist in the running of clinical programs, specific to occupational therapy, exercise physiology and physiotherapy. In addition, the role includes operation tasks such equipment provision and consignment stock oversight.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver delegated patient care under the supervision of qualified allied health professionals.
• Support allied health programs, including patient education and group-based interventions.
• Assist with clinical and operational tasks such as equipment provision and stock management.
• Contribute to service quality, research and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance patient outcomes.
The successful applicant will possess:
• Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent qualification).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated organisational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in an acute hospital setting (desirable).
Application process:
Applicants should submit both a cover letter and resumé outlining their key skills and experience relevant to this role.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Ben de Zoete, Manager for Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Podiatry
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: (03) 8559 5225
Applications Close: 11:59PM Thursday 06 November 2025
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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.