Work Type: Casual
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Barwon South West - Warrnambool
Reference: VG/1938630
Position overview
About the role
South West Healthcare's Physiotherapy Department is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Allied Health Assistant to join our friendly and collaborative team.
In this rewarding role, you will work alongside Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, and other Allied Health Professionals to support patients and clients of South West Healthcare across hospital, home and community-based programs. You will complete tasks by delegation and may assist with individual and group treatment sessions, help patients with movement and mobilisation, support and supervise exercise programs, deliver patient education and monitor and provide feedback on progress under the guidance of experienced clinicians.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to a wide variety of clinical settings, build your hands-on skills, and make a real difference in the lives of patients and clients every day. With ongoing training, supervision, and professional development, you'll be supported to grow and thrive as part of a team that values your contributions.
What you bring
We are seeking a team player who is eager to learn and who is passionate about supporting Allied Health Clinicians to optimise the treatment and therapy available to clients and patients. You will bring:
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.
SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply b utton below and include a cover letter and resume by Tuesday 11 August 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2025-2027.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.
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