Requisition No: 4556
Executive Division: Operations
Division: Allied Health
Program: AH Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology
Department: Allied Health Physiotherapy
Enterprise Agreement: Varied Health and Allied Services, Managers and Ad
Job Function: Allied Health Professionals
Project:
We have an opportunity for enthusiastic and experienced Grade 3 Allied Health Assistants to join our Physiotherapy AHA team to work weekdays in a casual capacity across Western Health.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an AHA at Western Health you will work with our acute or subacute teams to provide care to patients with a variety of clinical presentations to improve their function, mobility and quality of life. Our positions are well supported by experienced and dedicated Allied Health Assistants and Physiotherapists and will enable you to work with the multidisciplinary team to provide excellent patient centred care. In this role you will provide individual therapy sessions; assist Physiotherapy staff in co-treatment sessions; and take with other responsibilities which may include the management of equipment or administrative tasks. Our department is friendly and supportive, and this is an excellent opportunity to join our extensive AHA and Physiotherapy team in a well-supported role.
A comprehensive orientation will be provided to the role with access to training and development resources.
In your cover letter please include your days available for work.
Come and join our innovative, supportive, and friendly department, with our strong positive workplace culture, and help us continue to improve the lives of our community in the West. It is a very exciting time for us, with new the Footscray Hospital due to open in 2026 and the new Melton Hospital in 2029.
See why our Allied Health Staff love working at Western Health: My Why - Allied Health recruitment. Find out more about our team by following us on Facebook (@westernhealthphysio) and Instagram (westernhealth_physio)

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL

• Have a Certificate IV Allied Health Assistant qualification or other appropriate equivalent qualification. Physiotherapy students with an AHA certificate are welcome to apply. Work experience or clinical placement experience in the hospital setting is essential
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be willing to learn and be committed to providing excellent patient care
• Be adaptable and flexible
• Work well within a team environment to assist patients, and AHA and Physiotherapy staff
• Ensure safe and high-quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and policies, as instructed by Physiotherapy staff
• Contribute to a culture that values ongoing learning and be part of a positive workplace