Occupational Therapist

• Permanent Full Time, 80 hours per fortnight 
• Located in: Frankston
• Classification: Occupational Therapist - Grade 2, Year 1 - Year 5 (YB20 - AJ10)* plus super
• Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2024 –2028

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. 

The Team & Role 

The Community Care Unit (CCU) at Peninsula University Hospital is a residential mental health and wellbeing rehabilitation service supporting adults aged 18+ with a range of mental health conditions. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Grade 2 Occupational Therapist provides assessment, intervention, and activity-based programs to support consumers in achieving their identified goals. The role includes individual and group interventions, key clinician responsibilities, discharge planning, and collaboration with consumers, families, and support services, including the NDIS. This position is well suited to new graduates and early career clinicians seeking to develop their skills in mental health occupational therapy within a supportive team environment.

*Please note that this role is for a Grade 2 Occupational Therpaist working under the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2024 –2028. 

Skills & Experience Required

• Current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (via AHPRA) 
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence 
• Good emerging knowledge in the assessment of occupational performance considering physical, cognitive and psychosocial aspects of the person and their environment and determine appropriate intervention in the adult person’s mental health unit.   
• Experience working as an OT within the mental health and wellbeing setting (desirable)

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
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

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