• Permanent, Part Time 0.6 EFT AHA CFT Grade 2 position, Doncaster East
• Not for Profit, salary packaging benefits, flexible work life balance
• Collaborative, highly supported team and career development

About Us

Access Health and Community, with a 150-year legacy of compassionate care, is on a mission to build healthier lives together. Our team of over 400 dedicated employees and 200 volunteers, serves across 18 locations. We are thrilled to announce our upcoming merger with Inspiro, a trusted partner in community health. Inspiro, with a skilled team of 100, is dedicated to providing accessible, inclusive, and high-quality care in the Yarra Ranges. This merger strengthens our commitment to delivering exceptional care and opens up new opportunities for our team and the communities we serve.

About the opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Allied Health Assistant (AHA) to join our rapidly growing Child & Family Services Team. The successful applicant will be supported by a team of dynamic & passionate Allied Health Professionals who provide services to families of pre-school and school aged children with developmental delays and disabilities.

About the role

As a Grade 2 AHA within our team, you will under the supervision of Allied Health Professionals, be responsible for the delivery of individual services and a suite of group programs for preschool and school aged clients. This position will support clinicians, children and families from a variety of funding sources including NDIS, Community Health, HACC and other block funded programs.

The AHA team work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary/transdisciplinary team delivering evidence-based intervention to families. We are a strong, supportive team who are looking for someone who shares our passion for working in the wonderful world of paediatrics!

What you will be doing: Key Responsibilities

• Provision of Allied Health Assistant (AHA) group and individual services for community and clinic-based clients under the supervision of the allied health professional
• Clinical documentation, data recording, appointment coordination and other administrative tasks
• Clinical room preparation and tasks that support service delivery
• Liaise and correspond with relevant care providers such as referrers and allied health professionals; and notify allied health team members of any care concerns

What you will bring Key Selection Criteria

• Experience working with children and families in a health or community-based setting
• Demonstrate some knowledge of typical and atypical childhood development in order to understand the child’s developmental delay or disability
• Experience in the delivery of AHA services and programs
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary service and team environment, with onsite or remote supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software applications

Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement and health promotion principles
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills
• Strong analytical and problem- solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software applications
• Demonstrated behaviours consistent with AccessHC values

Access Health and Community Culture and Benefits

At AccessHC, we offer more than just a fulfilling career; we provide an environment where you can thrive in a culture of collaboration and support.

Join us and experience a career where you truly make a difference.

The position encompasses an extensive range of benefits:

• Supportive and values-based culture and engaged workforce
• Culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
• Commitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditions
• Focus on staff wellbeing and health - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth
• Paid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Annual leave loading
• Generous salary packaging opportunities (up to $15,990 per annum + $2,650 meals/entertainment expenses)

Read more about our culture and benefits: accesshc.org.au/culture-and-benefits.

Apply Now

Submit your application including your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Please refer to the position description on our website for the key selection criteria information: accesshc.org.au/careers.

Please reach out to Jo Thorpe Senior Manager, Child & Family Services on M: 0432 184 977 E: [email protected] for further information and/or the opportunity to discuss this role, using the subject line: Allied Health Assistant Grade 2 - Child & Family Team Doncaster enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Apply now so you don’t miss this opportunity. We will be assessing applications as they are submitted

Applications close DATE: 27 April 2025

Access Health and Community is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive working environment that embraces and values all people, regardless of cultural background, age, gender identity, sexuality or lived and living experience. We value the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and are committed to delivering on our vision for reconciliation through our recruitment and employment practices.

A position description is attached.