Allied Health Assistants play a vital role in the healthcare system, making a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of their patients through their dedicated work.
Allied Health Assistants work across GV Health’s admitted and community settings, supporting a range of health disciplines to deliver high-quality care. By implementing treatment plans, guiding exercises, preparing materials, and assisting with joint therapies, they help patients enhance their health, well-being, and participation in meaningful activities.
About the team
Allied Health Assistants are integral members of multidisciplinary teams, working alongside Allied Health Professionals such as Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Exercise Physiologists, and Dietitians. Together, they provide coordinated, patient-centred care, supporting treatment plans and improving patient outcomes through collaborative, hands-on assistance across GV Health.
Our areas of Allied Health Assistants' practice
Allied Health Assistants may work across various inpatient wards, including surgical, medical, intensive care, and the Mary Coram (rehabilitation) ward.
GV Health offers a variety of Allied Health Assistant roles across admitted and community settings enabling staff to gain a wealth of experience and knowledge. Allied Health Assistants have the opportunity to work at GV Health’s Graham Street, Corio and Knight street campuses.
Why do you choose to work at GV Health?
GV Health provides allied health professionals with a supportive, dynamic working environment focused on developing staff within professional or multidisciplinary teams. A range of internal and external opportunities including a Grade 1 to Grade 2 program and research initiatives are also provided to support career progression in clinical and leadership areas across the spectrum of clinical services. In addition, the Allied Health Education and Research Unit offers a structured interprofessional program for new graduates, supporting the transition from student to allied health professional.