Casual Allied Health Assistant

Casual Allied Health Assistant page is loaded## Casual Allied Health Assistantlocations: VIC - Melbourne, CBD & Inner Suburbstime type: Casualposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: February 13, 2026 (28 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR ## Job Description:* Allied Health Assistant* Casual position* Friendly & Supportive work environment## **About the Role**St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne is seeking a casual Allied Health Assistant to support Occupational Therapy services across acute and rehabilitation settings.This role provides flexible weekday shifts, supporting service demand while accommodating your availability.Working under the delegation and supervision of Occupational Therapists, you will contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care, supporting timely access to allied health services across the hospital.Classifications for this position will be IN29 ($31.45 per hour plus 25% casual loading).## **Why Work at St Vincent’s**You will join a high-performing, multidisciplinary Allied Health team within a values-driven public health service. St Vincent’s is known for strong clinical governance, a commitment to education and research, and a culture built on respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement.**What we offer:*** Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay* Access to Employee Assistance Program* Staff Health and Wellbeing services* CBD-based campus with excellent access to public transport## **About You**To be successful in this role, you will bring:* A qualification as an Allied Health Assistant (Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance, or equivalent)* Experience in an acute and/or rehabilitation setting (desirable)* Ability to assist with delegated therapy programs, functional activities, and basic assessments as directed* Experience supporting equipment set-up, ADLs, mobility, and group-based activities* Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team* Flexibility, reliability, and good time management in a fast-paced clinical environment### ## **About Occupational Therapy at SVHM**The Occupational Therapy service delivers evidence-based, person-centred care across acute, subacute, and community programs. The team works closely with Allied Health, Nursing, and Medical colleagues to optimise functional outcomes and support safe discharge and continuity of care.**Working at St Vincent’s** St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. **Application** Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. **We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.** Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.**Contact**Allison Farley ## Closing Date:12 February :59pm## Reconciliation Action Plan:*At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.**For further information, visit https or get in contact at *## Code of Conduct:St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a Catholic not-for-profit healthcare provider with a reputation for compassionate care and world-leading innovation. Part of the St Vincent’s Health Australia group, we are a leading tertiary teaching hospital providing a comprehensive suite of services including acute medical and surgical services, emergency and critical care, aged care, diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative and residential care.Operating from 18 sites across greater Melbourne, this includes a major teaching, academic research and tertiary referral centre situated in Fitzroy, a soon to be established Rapid Access Hub at St Vincent’s Hospital on The Park, St George’s Health Service Kew, palliative care at Caritas Christi Hospice, as well as aged care, correctional health, mental health and community centres, pathology collection centres, general practice services and dialysis satellite centres. We continue to be at the forefront of care for Victoria’s most in-need communities.Employing more than 7,000 staff and with over 880 beds in daily use, the core aim of SVHM is to improve the patient experience through better access, superior outcomes and a more efficient and responsive health service.#J-18808-Ljbffr