Allied Health Assistant

Join Our Growing Team at Holstep Health!

Merri Health is now becoming Holstep Health—a new chapter in delivering high-quality healthcare to our communities.

• Position: Allied Health Assistant

• Location: Glenroy and Coburg Locations

• Position Type: Permanent - Part - Time

• Team: Support diverse allied health teams delivering care across home, clinic, and community settings.

Flexible, client-focused role with training provided.

Generous salary packaging available to increase your take-home income

Your new role:

As an Allied Health Assistant, you will support both the Independent Living and Specialist Aged Services teams at Holstep Health.

This role involves delivering client-centred care under the supervision of allied health professionals. You'll assist with individual and group-based interventions across a range of settings—including Holstep Health sites, community venues, and clients' homes.

This dynamic role involves both clinical and administrative tasks, requiring flexibility to work across various allied health disciplines. Competency-based training will be provided to support your success in the role.

You will be responsible for:

As an Allied Health Assistant, you will:

- Deliver functional training, mobility programs, and home exercise support under supervision.

- Assist with group programs (land and water-based), and support clients with mobility equipment and aids.

- Provide support to the occupational therapy team through equipment delivery and training

- Provide admin and clerical support to maximise clinical efficiency.

- Supervise AHA students and support multidisciplinary student placements.

- Maintain a safe, inclusive environment and comply with all quality, safety, and risk procedures.

- Actively engage in professional development and contribute to a positive, team-based culture.

To succeed in this role you will have:

- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance.

- Understanding of client-centred care and community health principles.

- Excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to relate effectively to a diverse client group, including people with dementia.

- Capacity to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

- Strong computer literacy and administrative skills.

- Experience in the allied health and/or community health sector

- Willingness to develop and grow within the Allied Health Assistant role.

How to apply:
Please start by reviewing the attached position description. Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience to jobs@holstephealth.org.au.

We encourage early applications as interviews may commence before the closing date.

Applications close: 20/05/2025

Additional Information:
Preferred candidates will undergo comprehensive reference and background checks, including a criminal record history check and Key Personnel screening. All candidates must have the right to work in Australia.
We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals with disabilities.