Allied Health Assistant Grade 2
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Allied Health Assistant Grade 2
Fixed Term / 30.4 hours Per Fortnight
Allied Health Assistant Grade 2 [IN29] $31.65 Per Hour
Parkville Campus
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to be based in a fixed term part-time position (30.4hrs/week) within the Nutrition and Speech Pathology Department of this specialist cancer centre in the role of nutrition assistant through to the 1st of March 2027. Working within our team, and with the support of experienced dietitians, the successful applicant will conduct malnutrition screening and assist in supporting nutrition services to inpatients and ambulatory patients in a multidisciplinary care setting. This role includes working closely with dietitians, ward staff and food services. To succeed in this role you will need an Allied Health Assistant Certificate III or IV at a minimum (or equivalent Bachelor/other degree) in addition to excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate must be available to work an equivalent of 2 days/week, ideally a Tuesday or Thursday and a Friday. Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• Discounted health insurance and eye care
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
• Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading
• Flexible, hybrid working practices
Inclusion and belonging
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter and resumé outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager:Jane Stewart
Email: jane.stewart@petermac.org
Applications Close: 11:59PM Thursday 18 June 2026
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Position Summary
- Provide direct patient care and screening in collaboration with qualified allied health professionals
- Contribute to project and service development, monitoring and evaluation
- Perform duties of a general nature to support allied health assessment, treatment, screening, referral, education, research, quality and clinical programs
- Assist in the running of allied health specific clinical programs
Enterprise Agreement
Classification or Salary Range
IN29– ALLIED HLTH AST GR2
Immunisation Risk Category
Category A: Position involving direct patient contact, potential for exposure to blood, body fluid, human tissue specimens during course of a normal working day
Key Relationships
Internal
- Program leads and line manager
- Key allied health professionals within Cancer Allied Health Services and Psycho-Oncology Programs
- Referrers. E.g. Tumour streams / Medical and nursing staff
- Volunteers
External
- Patients, their families and carers
- VCCC partners
- Community based services
- Other acute, subacute and residential facilities
- Municipal councils and community agencies
- Equipment and product suppliers
- Various clinical schools and universities (training or research collaborations)
Education
Skills
Essential Requirements
- Allied Health Assistant Certificate III or IV (or equivalent)
- First aid and basic life support (CPR)
- Driver’s Licence (valid in Victoria)
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good level of interpersonal and conflict management skills and a proven ability to relate effectively with staff, patients and the general public
- Demonstrated organisational, time management, planning and priority setting skills in relation to own workload
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work independently
- Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development and education
- Good computer literacy
Desirable Requirements
- Experience working within an acute hospital setting
- A demonstrated interest in cancer care
- Experience working with a variety of allied health professions
- Experience in managing and delivering patient programs
- Experience in managing equipment and administrative responsibilities
- Experience in quality work, research or data management
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Key Accountabilities
| Key Accountabilities | Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators |
| 1. Safe and efficient patient care delivery under direction of an allied health professional or as protocol dictates |
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| 2. Multidisciplinary teamwork with two-way communication |
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| 3. Deliver effective and timely screening of potential referrals according to allied health triage protocol |
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| 4. Contributes to project and service development, monitoring and evaluation |
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Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
| 5. Actively participates in continuing professional development and education programs |
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| 6. Manages equipment stores as needed (backfill role) |
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| 7. Maintains accurate clinical, statistical and other records |
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| 8. Complete administrative tasks and ordering as directed by allied health staff | Primary:
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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.