Allied Health Work Experience Program

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.

• Allied Health Work Experience Student Program 2025 
• Located at multiple Alfred Health sites 

About Allied Health:

We live by our values, and we make a real difference to the lives of Victoria’s most complex and vulnerable patients every day. Our team of over 1100 staff have come to Alfred Health for a variety of reasons; the diversity of our work, our research and innovation, the high acuity and complexity of the people we care for, and to work alongside leaders in our profession. They’ve stayed because of our inclusive and supportive leadership, our culture of teamwork, our opportunities for growth, and the way our organisation recognises the impact we make on the lives of the people we care for.  

Want to know what it’s like to work in Allied Health in a large a public hospital service?  

The Allied Health Work Experience Program at Alfred Health will give you the opportunity to observe what it is like to work in Allied Health. Allied Health Professionals are qualified health care professionals in areas such as Art Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Dietetics, Disability Liaison Officers, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Orthoptics, Podiatry, Physiotherapy, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Psychology, Social Work, Speech Pathology & Language Services, and Spiritual Care, as well as Allied Health Assistants. 

What might you see/experience? 

• Patients being assessed and receiving therapy in the hospital wards following surgery or illness 
• The multidisciplinary healthcare team working together to enable patients to be discharged safely from hospital 
• Patients being seen in specialised outpatient clinics or via telehealth 
• Patients being fitted for a splint or with equipment to help them regain their independence 

The Allied Health Work Experience Program will be based at one of the Alfred Health main sites (Alfred, Caulfield or Sandringham Hospitals) with opportunities to spend time rotating across different Allied Health teams and areas. 

By the end of the Program you will have a good understanding of what Allied Health professionals do and will have observed what it is like to work in one of Australia’s largest public health organisations.  We hope this experience will inspire you to become a healthcare professional and make a positive impact in your community.  

Eligibility Criteria:

• Secondary School student (Year 10 and above)
• Interested in exploring a future Allied Health study pathway
• Not already enrolled in an Allied Health-related course or degree

How to apply:

Complete the attached Application Form and submit it with your application and resume. Applications received without the Application Form will not be considered. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Allied Health Workforce Unit on a.workforce@alfred.org.au

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