Allied Health Assistant (Grade 2) - Occupational Therapy Department, Kingston Centre

We have x2 (two) roles on offer for Grade 2 AHAs at the Kingston Centre at Monash Health.

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* GEM ward

* GEM/Movement Disorder unit.

About Monash Health

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service. We are proud to provide healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire life-span from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers. More than 18,000 employees work at over 40 care locations across south eastern Melbourne, including Monash Medical Centre, Monash Children’s Hospital, Moorabbin Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, Casey Hospital, Kingston Centre, Cranbourne Centre, and an extensive network of rehabilitation, aged care, community health and mental health facilities. For more information please visit www.monashhealth.org.

About the Role

The Occupational Therapy Department is seeking an Allied Health Assistant to work at Kingston Centre, (sub acute) at Monash Health, on a permanent basis. Working in other clinical areas, as well as across other Monash sites may be required.

The Allied Health Assistant is responsible for working within the Occupational Therapy department, and other Allied Health departments as required, to assist therapists in the provision of best practice patient centred care and support the smooth operation of the Occupational Therapy department through clinical and non-clinical duties.

One role will be located on the GEM unit, and the other on a combined GEM/Movement disorder unit.

About You

You are an experienced and passionate Allied Health Assistant who enjoys working in a sub acute setting in a fast paced environment.

You have strong communication skills, easily engage and develop rapport with patients and team members, and strive to provide best care for patients.

What you need:

• Certificate III (Allied Health Assistant) or equivalent


• Current driver's license


• AHA experience in sub acute hospital setting (desirable)


• Experience in movement disorder if applying for this role (desirable)

What we offer:

• Dynamic and supportive team environment


• Individual and group supervision


• Professional development opportunities

How to Apply

Monash Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles.

Applications will only be accepted via the Monash Health online Mercury System – e-mail applications will not be considered. Existing Monash Health employees should apply using their Monash Health employee account. Please call Recruitment Services on 9265 2776 for assistance.

Offers of employment can only be made once all required probity checks have been completed. These include:

• reference checks


• a clear Police Check conducted within the last three months


• a current Victorian Employee Working with Children’s Check (or proof of payment for same)


• proof of immunisation.

A request to conduct probity checks does not guarantee that an offer of employment will be made.

As part of our selection process, you may be invited by email to participate in an on-camera video interview.

When applying for the role, please outline which position you wold prefer (GEM ward or GEM/movement disorder ward), or if you would like to be considered for both roles.