Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy

Bayside Health; City of Frankston; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art facilities

Low-cost onsite parking

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Discounts at retailers & dining

Fitness Passport access

Employee Assistance Program

Education/training partnerships

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Bayside Health is seeking a casual Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join the Hand Therapy Service in Frankston, delivering hand therapy assessments and interventions across both outpatient and inpatient settings.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, supervise other staff, and contribute to education for Grade 1 clinicians, students and Allied Health Assistants. Eligibility for relevant professional bodies is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or tertiary equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.
• Ability to supervise other staff to promote professional competence as required.
• Demonstrated competency in splinting and wound care.
• Eligibility for membership to Occupational Therapy Australia / Australian Physiotherapy Association or Australian Hand Therapy Association.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive hand therapy assessments and interventions across outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Collaborate with patients, colleagues and the broader healthcare team.
• Support development of Grade 1 clinicians, students and Allied Health Assistants, contributing to a culture of learning and service excellence.

Skills

Staff supervision

Splinting

Wound care

Education

Bachelor or tertiary equivalent in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy

Membership eligibility: Occupational Therapy Australia / Australian Physiotherapy Association / Australian Hand Therapy Association

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.

• Casual Occupational Therapist
• Located in: Frankston
• Classification: Occupational Therapist Grade 2 Year 1 - Year 4 (VF6 - VF9*) plus super

The Team & Role

Join our Hand Therapy Service as a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist and work within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team providing person-centred care for individuals experiencing hand trauma, acute injuries and degenerative upper limb conditions. In this specialised role, you will deliver comprehensive assessments and hand therapy interventions across outpatient and inpatient settings, while collaborating with patients, colleagues and the broader healthcare team. You will also support the development of Grade 1 clinicians, students and Allied Health Assistants, contributing to a culture of continuous learning, collaboration and service excellence.

Skills & Experience Required

• Bachelor or tertiary equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapyor Physiotherapy
• Ability to supervise other staff to promote professional competence asrequired
• Demonstrated competency in all aspectsof splinting and wound care.
• Eligibility for membership to Occupational Therapy Australia / Australian Physiotherapy Association or Australian Hand Therapy Association

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

Next Steps

For role specific information, please contact Rosie House (******@phcn.vic.gov.au)

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Talent Acquisition Team at ***************@phcn.vic.gov.au or 03 9784 2*** (option 1).

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.