Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $65,000 - $75,000
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 9085
About the role:
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and motivated Allied Health Assistant Grade 3 to join the Rapid Allied Health (RAH) team within Western Health at Home.
Working under the supervision of Allied Health professionals, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based and person-centred care to support patients across a range of home-based and community services. You will assist with therapy programs, support multidisciplinary care, and contribute to innovative models of care that help prevent avoidable hospital presentations and enable patients to remain safely at home.
While primarily based within the Rapid Allied Health service, this role will also provide support across Western Health at Home services, including Emergency Department Care Coordination, Acute Aged Care at Home, GEM at Home, Rehabilitation at Home, Specialised Rehabilitation Programs and the Community-Based Transition Care Program, based on clinical priorities and service needs.
Key responsibilities:
About you:
You are an experienced, compassionate and adaptable Allied Health Assistant who enjoys working within a multidisciplinary team and is committed to delivering excellent patient care.
You will bring:
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About Western Health
Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.
More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.
We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.
We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.
Why join us?
Compensation and Benefits
Learning and Development
Community Impact and Inclusion
Organisational Culture and Environment
Ready to make an impact?
If you're passionate about delivering compassionate, person-centred care and supporting innovative community-based healthcare, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 29 October 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Jacinta Brenan on 0481 476 522 or [email protected].
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.