Warragul, West Gippsland & Latrobe Valley VIC Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation (Healthcare & Medical) Permanent Full Time or Part time positions – 86 hours per fortnight available
Fixed Term Part Time – 32 hours per fortnight
October 2024 until September 2025 (parental leave backfill)
__________________________________________________________________________________________________ We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic Allied Health Assistants to be employed on a full time or part time basis, delivering therapy programs designed by qualified allied health professionals. Hours may be worked in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology or Dietetics departments and split amongst multiple applicants. The job may also involve general administration duties including computer data entry, cleaning and tracking of equipment, and ordering of stock. Our preferred candidate will have:
Qualification – Cert III or IV Allied Health Assistance or equivalent. Previous experience in the provision of AHA services or similar. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Well-developed organisational and time management skills. Basic computer literacy and familiarity Microsoft Office software.
IMPORTANT:
All staff employed in the healthcare sector are required to be fully (3 doses) vaccinated for COVID-19 and Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.
About our organisation
The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a growing regional health service, providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas in the country – Baw Baw Shire. The Hospital cares for approximately 11,600 inpatients, makes nearly 28,000 community visits and sees more than 20,000 emergency presentations each year. The administrative headquarters is located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul. Warragul is a 30 minute drive from Pakenham along the freeway – against the traffic! WGHG are the largest employer in Warragul with a workforce of over 1400 staff and are committed to building on our organisation's strengths by welcoming people with our shared values of teamwork, respect, accountability and compassion. We pride ourselves on the quality of care that's delivered by our incredible staff. You won't find a more friendly and welcoming team than the West Gippsland Healthcare Group. We care for our community because we are the community! The boost in capacity means more patients can be treated faster. West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:
Flexible working arrangements and hours including part time, shorter days etc. Flexible areas of work Access to employee assistance program Salary packaging Free Parking
Working with us
All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a NDIS worker screening clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments. Further details and how to apply
Further information is contained in the Position Description . Applications must be submitted via seek.com.au and must include a current CV, response to the selection criteria and a covering letter. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Kristy Dougheney, Acting Physiotherapy Manager on 03 5623 0640 or Sue Aberdeen, Occupational Therapy Manager on 03 5623 0642.
Applications close on Sunday 13th October 2024
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As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.
As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.
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