Grade 2 Occupational Therapist: ABI

The Alfred Foundation; Hospital; On-site; EUR 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Onsite car & bike parking

Fitness Passport membership

Childcare services

Job summary

The Alfred Health is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join the Acquired Brain Injury Inpatient Rehabilitation Service at Caulfield Hospital. This Grade 2 role offers autonomy of practice within a supportive team.

You will provide high‑quality assessment and management of ABI patients, supervise junior staff and students, and contribute to teaching and quality improvement across the service. Weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy Qualification and current registration with the relevant boards.
• Membership of OT Australia or eligibility for membership.
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence (unrestricted).

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality assessment and management of ABI inpatients.
• Demonstrate autonomy of practice while collaborating with the team.
• Supervise junior staff, Allied Health Assistants and students.
• Participate in teaching, training and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Clinical experience

Patient assessment

Inpatient rehab

Supervision

Education

OT qualification

AHPRA registration

OT Australia membership

Driver's Licence

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.

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.

Acquired Brain Injury Inpatient Rehabilitation Position

• Fixed term role until end of July 2027
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO)
• Occupational Therapist Grade 2, Year 1-4 (VF6-VF9)
• Located at Caulfield Hospital
• Great staff benefits! 5 weeks annual leave pro-rata & salary packaging

The Occupational Therapy Department at Alfred Health

Alfred Health - Occupational Therapy Services operates across The Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals, with clinical services aligned to Alfred Health strategic goals and operational performance targets.

• The opportunity to work in a supportive team with diverse clinical expertise and knowledge
• Access to regularly scheduled PD opportunities and cross-campus education, supported by a strong clinical supervision framework
• A commitment to developing staff clinical, non-clinical and leadership skills with a focus on promoting personal development and career progression and providing opportunity to participate in Research and Quality
• Improvement initiatives
• A focus on work-life balance and employee wellbeing with access to formal employee support programs

The Acquired Brain Injury Unit

Alfred Health's Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation Centre provides rehabilitation services for people with moderate to severe acquired brain injuries including traumatic brain injuries, stroke, hypoxic brain injuries, and other causes of non-progressive brain injury. The service is comprised of a 42-bed inpatient rehabilitation service, a community rehabilitation service, and a 4-bed transitional living service.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic occupational therapist to provide high-quality assessment and management of patients within the Inpatient ABI Rehabilitation Service. Our ABI Service provides you with access to regular clinical supervision, opportunities for continued professional development, and being part of a friendly and supportive team.

At a Grade 2 level, Occupational Therapists are required to display autonomy of practice, whilst also demonstrating a commitment to patient-centred care, collaborative practice and evidence-based knowledge translation. There will also be opportunities for Grade 2 clinicians to be involved in various teaching/training and quality improvement activities across the Occupational Therapy Service, and will be responsible for the supervision and mentoring of Occupational Therapy staff, Allied Health Assistants and/or undergraduate students.

It is a requirement of all Alfred Health staff that they may be required to work across all Alfred Health site (The Alfred, Caulfield Hospital and Sandringham Hospital) including weekends and public holidays, based on clinical service demands.

Qualifications And Registrations Required

• Occupational Therapy Qualification
• Current full registration held with the relevant Professional Board of Australia (AHPRA) or equivalent
• Member of OT Australia (or eligibility for membership) or equivalent
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence (unrestricted)

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum three years’ clinical experience in Occupational Therapy
• Demonstrated best practice in patient assessment and intervention for patients with acquired brain injury and/or neurological conditions
• Previous experience in an inpatient rehabilitation setting is highly desirable
• Experience in supervision of junior staff and students is highly desirable

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Laura De Lacy, Sub-Acute Senior Occupational Therapist - [e-mail]

Applications close 11pm AEST, Tuesday 22nd September 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.