Allied health careers
Overview
Allied health professionals play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care at Western Health. We are proud to support a large and diverse allied health workforce who contribute to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management of a wide range of health conditions.
Our services
- physiotherapy
- occupational therapy
- social work
- dietetics
- speech pathology
- psychology
- podiatry
- radiography and medical imaging
- pharmacy
- audiology
- language interpreting and translating services.
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Visit our Careers webpage to explore current allied health vacancies.
Diverse clinical opportunities
Serving a population of over 1 million people across Melbourne’s western region, Western Health offers allied health professionals the chance to work across a wide range of clinical settings – from Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) to Geriatrics, Emergency, Rehabilitation, Community Programs and more.
Our growing population and expanding services – including the opening of the new $1.5 billion Footscray Hospital – provide continuous opportunities for clinical skill development, innovation and career progression.
A supportive, collaborative culture
We value interdisciplinary teamwork and provide a welcoming, inclusive environment. Allied health professionals are supported through:
- structured clinical supervision
- mentorship from experienced senior clinicians
- access to advanced practical credentialing across multiple disciplines.
Education and career development
Western Health is one of only two public hospital networks in Victoria that is also a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). We support our workforce with:
- internal and external professional development opportunities
- nationally recognised qualifications from certificates to postgraduate studies
- close partnerships with the University of Melbourne and Victoria University, housed within the Western Centre for Health Research and Education.
This commitment to education, research and professional growth ensures our team can deliver the best care to our patients.
Flexible work options
We offer a range of employment types to support work-life balance and career flexibility, including:
- full-time
- part-time
- fixed-term contracts.
Be part of a growing health service
Western Health is based in Victoria’s health and population growth corridor. Our workforce is expanding to meet increasing demand – and we’re looking for passionate allied health professionals to join us.
If you want a meaningful career where you can learn, grow and make a difference to people’s lives, Western Health is the place to be.
Find out more about allied health care at Western Health.