- Opportunity to work with both the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy teams
- Salary Packaging and Employee Benefits
- Fixed term full time role until April 2026
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 Grade 3 Allied Health Assistant (AHA) will competently provide Physiotherapy (PT) and Occupational Therapy (OT) assessment and intervention for patients at The Mornington Centre (TMC). This role requires a multidisciplinary, person-centred approach to provide efficient and safe patient care as prescribed by Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. Therapy is provided as individual patient sessions or in a group format. This position includes student supervision responsibilities and supports the administrative and non-clinical functions of the OT and PT teams at TMC such as equipment ordering, maintenance and cleaning and other duties as directed.
Please see Position Description
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent.
• Minimum 12 months experience working in an inpatient health care setting.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to use a wide range of software applications, including hospital databases and Microsoft Office programs.
• The ability to take an organised and methodical approach to the prioritisation of tasks.
• Demonstrated capacity to supervise grade 2 AHAs and AHA students
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 Karen Edwards on 0402219797.
The role ceases advertising on 11/10/2025.
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.
