Allied Health Assistant (MHO Level 1-3) - Adult Inpatient Unit

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Permanent, Full-Time (80 hrs + ADO)
• Weekend work may be required 
• Salary Range: $53,352.00 - $75,462.40 (Depending on Experience) + Superannuation
• Located at The Alfred

About us

Alfred Mental & Addiction Health is responsible for the operation of services which focus on people with a mental illness residing in the Inner South Eastern area of Melbourne.

The Adult In-Patient team is comprised of dedicated and compassionate nursing, allied health, lived experience and medical staff. We celebrate diversity within our workforce with a genuine interest in each other’s wellbeing. Our team is committed to delivering a timely and effective range of treatments and interventions for the treatment of acute, severe mental health issues. We aim for treatment and intervention to be personal, safe, connected and effective. Our treating team will work together to provide the best practice treatment for mental and physical health, to assist recovery.  We value higher learning and support our team with frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision.

What you’ll be doing

As a valued member of a supportive team, you will provide a variety of direct care services to consumers according to established procedures, specific guidelines and standard instructions.

About you

You will have good interpersonal skills and attention to detail

AHA Level 1: Tertiary qualifications and/or enrolment in course in relevant discipline are desirable

AHA Level 2: Four years' experience or two years and an appropriate qualification

AHA Level 3: Seven years of relevant experience or at least five years' experience and an appropriate qualification

Experience in working within the mental health sector and accommodation is desirable.

Australian working rights and current Influenza vaccination

What's in it for you

Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision, Portable long service leave from other public health services, Fitness Passport (Discounted subscription membership at numerous gyms across Melbourne), Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment, Located close to public transport and cafes, Great employment benefits as part of Alfred Health - Wellbeing initiatives, car parking (subject to availability), onsite gym, childcare services, access to salary packaging, novated leasing and discounted health insurance and banking

If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter. 

Enquiries to Kate Doswell on email: k.doswell@alfred.org.au

Applications Close: 11pm AEST,

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au