Allied Health Reliever - Grade 2 or Grade 3

Bayside Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Accommodation and travel support

Fitness Passport membership

Staff development access

Job summary

Bayside Health in Melbourne invites applications for the Allied Health Reliever Pool. Roles cover flexible clinical coverage across Bayside Local Health Service Network to support continuity of care during staff leave across Podiatry, Speech Pathology and Social Work.

The Grade 3 (Senior Clinician) and Grade 2 roles provide senior clinical expertise and work with multidisciplinary teams, supporting professional development and maintaining service standards. Location and hours negotiable.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in an allied health profession (as above).
• Current registration with AHPRA or eligible for membership with relevant professional body, with adherence to continuing professional development requirements (profession specific).
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Experience delivering flexible clinical coverage as part of an allied health service (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible clinical coverage across Bayside LHSN to support continuity of care.
• Support senior clinical delivery across Bayside Health and allied groups.
• Supervise Grade 1/2 clinicians and Allied Health Assistants where appropriate.
• Contribute to workforce development and ongoing professional development.

Education

Relevant degree in an allied health profession

Job description

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Grade 2 or Grade 3 Allied Health Professionals - Podiatry, Social Work, Speech Pathology
• Multiple, fixed term positions until end April 2027
• Part time or full time positions available
• Various Bayside LHSN locations available (see below)
• Support with travel, professional development and accomodation available

The Department

At Bayside Health, Allied Health is renowned for its outstanding patient care, achieved through clinical excellence, professional opportunities, innovation and care for our staff. We are 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. We work collaboratively as leaders in research, innovation and education to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.

The Role

Allied Health Professionals in the Allied Health Reliever Pool provide flexible clinical coverage across the Bayside Local Health Service Network to support continuity of care during staff leave and service gaps across various Allied Health professions. Positions are currently available for Podiatrists, Speech Pathologists and Social Workers.

The Grade 3 (Senior Clinician) and Grade 2 (Senior) Allied Health Reliever positions support service delivery across Bayside Health (Alfred Care Group, Peninsula Care Group, and Regional Care Group) as well as Calvary Bethlehem Health Care. Successful candidates can elect which areas of the LHSN they are able to work.

The roles provide senior clinical expertise and complex patient care whilst working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams in local areas. They support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care while maintaining professional standards, organisational policies, and adaptable service support across different clinical environments.

The role also contributes to workforce development through supervision and support of Grade 1 and/or 2 clinicians and Allied Health Assistants (AHAs) and undergraduate students where appropriate, and are responsible for maintaining ongoing professional development to ensure clinical capability across varied practice settings.

Location and type of work is negotiated with each successful candidate.

Qualifications And Experience Required

• Relevant degree in an allied health profession (as above)
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or eligible for membership with relevant professional body, with adherence to continuing professional development requirements (profession specific)

Staff Benefits

• Well supported by the Project Lead, Allied Health Reliever Pool Lead
• Access to, and support for, relevant professional development
• Access to accommodation and travel support
• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership

Please indicate in your application if you are applying for the Grade 2 or Grade 3 position, your preference of part or full time work, and location/site. Please also include any other specific requirements.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact

• Liz Batchelor, Project Lead Allied Health Reliever Pool - 0428 648 110 or [e-mail]
• Daniel Goy, Project Officer Allied Health Reliever Pool - 0429 578 858 or [e-mail]

Interviews may be conducted during the advertising period.

Applications close 11pm AEST, Sunday 1st November 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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.