Allied Health Assistant Grade 3 - Physiotherapy

About the role

An Allied Health Assistant Grade 3 is needed for the Physiotherapy team at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, working across acute Cardiorespiratory and General Medicine services. The role supports patients to improve their mobility, function and independence during their hospital stay, working alongside physiotherapists in a multidisciplinary team. It is a permanent, full-time position at IN30 classification ($34 per hour).

Key responsibilities

• Deliver delegated therapy programs under the direction of a physiotherapist, including exercise, mobility, gait aid provision and activities of daily living (ADL) retraining.
• Support and supervise patients in individual and group exercise and therapy programs.
• Monitor patient participation and progress and report accurately to the supervising physiotherapist.
• Assist with equipment and resources needed for patient care and therapy.
• Communicate with physiotherapists and the wider multidisciplinary team to support coordinated care.
• Carry out administrative and operational duties that support the day-to-day running of the Physiotherapy Department.

Required profile

• Experience working effectively in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to speak professionally and compassionately with patients, families and healthcare professionals.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to follow delegated treatment plans and instructions.
• A willingness to undertake a broad range of patient and non-patient duties, with a proactive and flexible approach.

What we offer

• Salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Monthly accrued day off for full-time employees and access to wellbeing initiatives and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitzroy location near Melbourne's CBD, with public transport, cafés and parking.
• Professional development opportunities and a supportive, learning-focused culture.

Applicants submit a resume and cover letter; shortlisting starts immediately and the closing date is 29 November 2026. Candidates must meet St Vincent's health screening and immunisation requirements.