Graduate Occupational Therapist

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.

• Full-time (1.0 EFT / 80 Hours + ADO) until September 2028
• Based in Armadale
• Occupational Therapist Grade 2 - new graduates
• Great Staff Benefits

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a new, purpose-built service 
• Be part of a specialist statewide service operated by Alfred Care Group.
• Work closely with senior management and key stakeholders, including Eating Disorders Victoria.
• Ongoing professional development and regular professional supervision.
• Access to Fitness Passport – A subsidised gym membership program across Melbourne.
• Salary packaging & benefits – Including novated leasing and discounted childcare services.

About us

Ngamai Wilam is a 12-bed residential eating disorder treatment facility in Armadale. Jointly funded by the Australian Federal Government and the Victorian Government, this specialist statewide service will be managed by Alfred Care Group.

The service provides 24/7 trauma-informed, recovery-focused care for adults aged 18 and over, in a gender-inclusive, home-like therapeutic environment. With a strong focus on family and chosen supports, Ngamai Wilam is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care that promotes long-term recovery.

About the role

The Allied Health Graduate Program is a structured and supportive 24-month program which enables newly graduated allied health clinicians to gain confidence and competency working in the public mental health sector. The overall aim is for entry level clinicians to be supported in delivering high quality client-centred care to people living with serious mental illness.

About You

• Bachelor and/or Masters of Occupational Therapy or equivalent from a recognised school of Occupational Therapy.
• Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (via AHPRA)
• Eligibility for membership to O.T. Australia
• Australian working rights and current Influenza vaccination
• Current Victorian Driver License, Working with Children Check, and be willing to undergo a Background Check.

Interested? Apply Now!

If you're excited about this opportunity to be involved in a new service, click APPLY to submit your resume and cover letter.

NOTE: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

For more information, contact Fran Craig at *******@alfred.org.au

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Thursday 13th August 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.