Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

An exciting opportunity exists for an Allied Health Assistant to join the Physiotherapy team in the acute hospital at Epworth Richmond! This is a 20 hour per week, part-time position (Monday to Friday) that will involve assisting the acute physiotherapy service with the treatment of patients on the orthopaedic, neuroscience, cardio-respiratory, medical and oncology wards.

The AHA role will support the treating physiotherapy team by undertaking a broad range of tasks to ensure patient wellbeing and safety, attainment of therapy goals and prevention of functional decline.

As the successful candidate you will enjoy collaborating with team members and patients, to create an exceptional patient experience. With professional development opportunities & links to our wider allied health team within our Epworth network, this is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed!

You will make an impact by:

•  Providing a high standard of patient care
•  Ensuring safe practice at all times
• Aligning with department prioritisation and clinical care guidelines
• Participation in clinical handovers based on the ISOBAR framework
• Documentation and reporting in-line with organisational standards

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Previous experience as an Allied Health Assistant and/or completed a Certificate IV AHA and/or other relevant university qualification
• Weekly availability 0900-1300, Monday-Friday
• Strong customer service and general people skills
• Excellent administration, time management and organisation skills
• The ability to take initiative and have a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of your work
• Previous experience working in a Hospital setting is desirable

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

About Epworth Richmond

Epworth Richmond is a rapidly growing, fast-paced and dynamic teaching hospital where you will work alongside highly skilled practitioners in all areas. You will challenge your skills, broaden your experience, and grow your expertise through exposure to a wide range of clinical specialties, treatment options and the latest in technology. Epworth will support you to provide the best possible care to our patients by continually investing in your education, better facilities, and technologies.

Please note, early applications are encouraged with advertising to continue until the role is filled.

• Certificate IV AHA and/or other relevant university qualification

At Epworth, it’s a community

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, plus $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance leading to greater take home pay
• Discounted private health insurance
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia!

Enquire/ Apply

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or phone (03) 9426 0606.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.