Allied Health Support - Allied Health Assistant

Full Time, Fixed Term, 12-month cover
Generous salary packaging to increase your take home pay
Option for greater work–life balance with monthly ADOs

cohealth is one of Australia’s largest community health organisations, working in partnership with people and communities to reduce health and social inequity. Our workforce is committed to delivering inclusive, culturally safe services that protect and promote the human rights of all people.
We are proud of our inclusive workplace, where people are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, contribute their unique perspectives and feel a genuine sense of belonging.
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About the role
Join cohealth as an Allied Health Assistant and help deliver holistic, community-based healthcare as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team. Working across Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology and Podiatry services, you will empower clients to achieve better health outcomes through evidence-based support and education.
For further information about the role, please refer to the Position Description.
Your duties will include

Attend to site and home appointments for clients with a wide range of conditions, and provide land and water based exercise programs
Liaise with external organisations for comprehensive follow ups for clients and carers
Contribute to and participate in health education and promotion to maximise good health and prevent illnesses
Maintain clients’ files and records, applying appropriate knowledge of funding requirements and agreements

What cohealth offers:

Generous salary packaging of up to $15,900, plus an additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment, to help increase your take-home pay. Find out more on salary packaging here: https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Jobs-and-employment-types/Working-as-an-employee/Salary-sacrific…
Novated Leasing is available along with a significantly discounted fitness membership with unlimited access to over 290 facilities for you and your family. To find out more click here
cohealth offers primary carers 14 weeks paid parental leave upon completion of only 6 months of continuous service
Eligible co-workers will continue to receive superannuation on unpaid parental leave as well
Counselling services for you and your immediate family through our EAP-Access provider, along with mindfulness, resilience, and wellbeing programs
An inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and the work you do makes a meaningful difference
Possibility of monthly ADOs

Our ideal candidate:

Completion of a Certificate IV Allied Health Assistant, or other relevant qualification.
A valid Victorian drivers license
Experience as Allied Health Assistant in a health setting
Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the principles of community health and chronic disease management

Application Process
Applications will be reviewed, and interviews may be conducted, as applications are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply.
For further information about the role, please contact, please contact Anna Scobie Anna.Scobie@cohealth.org.au
Appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, a Working with Children Check and a Pre Employment Declaration Form, together with evidence of the right to work in Australia and any required vaccinations.
Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of immunisation assessment including Influenza within 12 weeks of commencement. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health Mandatory Vaccination Orders and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.