Occupational Therapist (Grade 3)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Salary packaging

Discounts

Fitness Passport

Education support

Supportive team

Job summary

Bayside Health in Frankston invites an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to lead the Transition Care Program (TCP). You will provide clinical leadership and operational management of the Occupational Therapy service across TCP, supporting clinicians and clients through safe, effective care and service delivery.

You will oversee supervision and education of OT staff and students, manage caseload and resources, drive quality improvement and service development, and participate in Peninsula

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Current AHPRA registration with no restrictions.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervision of staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and operational management of the OT service within TCP.
• Lead supervision and education of OT staff and students.
• Manage caseload, resources, quality improvement and service development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Masters of Occupational Therapy Practice

Job description

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 focussed 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.

• Limited Term Full Time until January 2027 - 80 hours per fortnight
• Located in Frankston
• Classification: Occupational Therapist Grade 3, Year 1 - Year 4 (VG3 - VG6)* plus super

The Team & Role

The Transition Care Program (TCP) sits within the Operations Sub-Acute and Integrated Care cluster at Peninsula Care Group and provides a comprehensive range of multidisciplinary services across multiple sites on the Mornington Peninsula. Working with older people at the interface between hospital, community and home, the program aims to minimise inappropriate extended hospital lengths of stay and prevent unnecessary admissions to the Emergency Department. The Senior Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing clinical leadership and operational management of the Occupational Therapy service within TCP, supporting both clinicians and clients through the delivery of safe and effective clinical care. The role provides leadership across clinical service delivery, supervision and education of Occupational Therapy staff and students, caseload and resource management, quality improvement and service development activities, while actively participating in both the TCP and Occupational Therapy Leadership Teams across Peninsula Health.

Skills & Experience Required

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Masters of Occupational Therapy Practice or Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent
• Current general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) - Occupational Therapy, with no restrictions.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership and supervision of staff and students to promote professional competence and foster individual development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation, conflict resolution and problem solving

Benefits

• Step into state-of-the-art facilities
• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

*Please refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2026 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.