- Salary Packaging and Employee Benefits
- Frankston, Mornington Peninsula & surrounding locations
- Classification: Grade 2*
On 1 January 2026 five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health. A newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.
The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of over 300,000 people. Our Mission is to strive for healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care. To realise this mission we need people who seek a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation, look for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
The Occupational Therapy Allied Health Assistant is responsible for working within the acute inpatient Occupational Therapy service. The AHA assists Allied Health Professionals in the provision of best practice patient centred clinical care and further supports efficient Allied Health operations through non-clinical duties.
The AHA performs work of a general nature within the AHA scope of practice under the delegation and supervision of Allied Health Professionals (AHP).
Please see Position Description
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
• Minimum qualification of Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance from an RTO, or equivalent (grade 2).
• Experience working in acute or sub-acute inpatient setting (student experience included).
• Demonstrated understanding of the goals and priorities of occupational therapy within a hospital setting.
• Ability to provide individual therapy and education to patients as prescribed by the occupational therapist.
• Understanding of normal development and medical conditions, as relevant to the role
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team with minimal supervision
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills through direction and feedback
• Ability to use a wide range of software applications for word processing, databases, etc.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Demonstrated problem solving and organisational skills.
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Recruitment & Onboarding team on 9784 2700, option 1.
For role specific information please contact Bianca Rushton on 0419032912 or Brianna Williams on 9784 7668.
The role ceases advertising on 9/10/2025.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
*Please refer to Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
