This is a unique opportunity to provide strategic and clinical leadership across a well-established rehabilitation service while helping shape the future of rehabilitation care within a newly merged health service serving almost1.2 million peopleacross metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula and Gippsland regions.

Why consider this role?

As Head of Unit, you will:

- Lead a multidisciplinary rehabilitation service across multiple sites (primarily Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula region)
- Influence the development of innovative and contemporary models of care
- Drive quality, safety and clinical excellence
- Mentor and support the next generation of rehabilitation physicians
- Partner with senior leaders to shape service growth and workforce strategy
- Contribute to rehabilitation service planning across a large and evolving health network

This position is ideal for a Rehabilitation Physician seeking a meaningful leadership role while maintaining strong clinical involvement.

Position Details

- Head of Unit Rehabilitation Medicine
- Permanent Part-Time (56 hours per fortnight)




- Location:Frankston, Victoria
- Classification:Specialist Year 1-9 + Superannuation

What we’re looking for

- Specialist registration in Australia
- Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (FAFRM)
- Experience leading rehabilitation teams and services
- Strong commitment to patient-centred, evidence-based care
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Passion for service development, innovation and clinical leadership

Advantages

- State-of-the-art facilities
- Salary packaging and novated leasing options
- Low-cost onsite parking
- Fitness Passport access
- Education, training and professional development opportunities
- Employee wellbeing and support programs

Applications close 14 August 2026.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact:

Nathan Johns
Clinical Director, Subacute Services, Bayside Health (Peninsula Care Group)
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📌 Head of Unit Rehabilitation Medicine Bayside Health (Frankston City)
🏢 Rehabilitation Medicine Society of Australia and New Zealand
📍 Frankston City