Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Hume - Greater Shepparton
Reference: 2906
Reference number: 2906
Job title: Health Assistant - GAP Year Program
Employment type: Fixed Term Full - Time until Decemeber 2027
Hours per fortnight: 76
Classification: Allied Health Assistant Grade 1
Location: Graham Street
Closing date: 11/10/2026
For a confidential conversation please contact: Michael Reed on [email protected]
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2027 GAP Year Program - Allied Health Assistants
Multiple positions available at Graham Street, Shepparton
Please include both your CV and a cover letter. The cover letter should address the following:
About GV Health
At GV Health we are so much more than a regional health service. As one of the largest employers in the region, we work with purpose and pride and are committed to respecting and embracing diversity, inclusion and accessibility for our people and community.
About the role
GV Health has multiple full-time Allied Health Gap Year Trainee positions available in 2027.
This is an excellent opportunity to spend your gap year gaining practical experience in healthcare while working as part of GV Health’s Allied Health team. Throughout the year, trainees will rotate through a range of Allied Health disciplines, providing exposure to different areas of healthcare and the opportunity to develop valuable workplace skills.
The program is a paid, full-time position starting in January 2027 through to December 2027, and provides an opportunity to complete your Certificate IV qualification while working and learning in a supportive healthcare environment.
We are looking for
Our offer to you:
Great things happen here in Shepparton. If you would like to learn more about what it is like to work, live and play in the Shepparton region please click here.
Applications close: Sunday, 11 October 2026
Shortlisted applicants must be available to attend an onsite assessment interview on the afternoon of Monday, 26 October 2026. Please note this date is fixed and we are unable to offer alternative interview dates.
Selection Criteria
All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian ‘Employee’ Working with Children’s Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement. GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
You can view the Position Description: HERE
If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'.
How to apply:
External applicants: please click ‘apply now’ to submit your application.
Current employees: please submit your application through the Employee Login on the Careers page. Internal applications can only be accepted via your employee profile: https://careers.gvhealth.org.au/
About GV Health:
Goulburn Valley Health is the main health service in our region. Services include; a 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgery, Medical, Women’s and Children’s, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, Mental Health, Outpatients, community-based health programs and services at Tatura, Rushworth and Euroa.
With more than 3,000 staff, we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance the patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and supporting workforce flexibility.
Visit https://www.gvhealth.org.au/ to learn more.
Our region:
Centrally located in Regional Victoria, Greater Shepparton is the ideal place to call home.
A well-rounded lifestyle that is hard to beat, with a vibrant and progressive community that offers the best of both provincial and metropolitan lifestyle in one of Victoria’s most liveable regional cities. Home | Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here
Our benefits:
Safe, respectful and inclusive workplace:
GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.
Pre-employment requirements:
Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health.
Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.
Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.