Role title Grade 1 Occupational Therapist (Graduate, rotating)

Description Grade 1 Occupational Therapist (Graduate, rotating) - Allied Health, Occupational Therapy

About the Role

Join the Bayside Health – Regional Care Group - Wonthaggi Hospital - Occupational Therapy team- 18 Jan 2027 – 14 Jan 2028

- Grade 1 Occupational Therapist - Graduate Position (Rotating)
- Full Time (80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADO)
- Rotating position across Wonthaggi Hospital Acute and Sub-Acute inpatient wards
- Work closely with the Allied Health team

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 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.

Occupational Therapy Team

The regional care group’s Occupational Therapy Team provide acute, sub-acute, community and aged care services across multiple sites. Our Occupational Therapy team work closely with nursing, medical, and allied health colleagues to provide holistic, patient-centred care. Our Occupational Therapy team are dynamic, adaptable and supportive. Together, we offer generalist services as well as some specialty services to our community.



We have a strong focus on ‘growing our own’ future regional healthcare leaders and supporting our staff to develop their clinical areas of interest. The team are committed to supporting one another and sharing their knowledge in a trusting environment where learning is encouraged.

Position Summary & New Graduate Program

We have an exciting opportunity for Grade 1 Occupational Therapists to join our Occupational Therapy Graduate Program. Our Graduate Program focusses on consolidating skills and experience through structured interprofessional education sessions, study days, supervision, mentoring and clinical support from the Clinical Development Occupational Therapist and your clinical supervisor.

The successful applicants will be closely supported whilst completing six-month rotations across our clinical areas, which include the acute medical ward, covering general medicine, general surgical and orthopaedic caseloads, and the sub-acute ward which includes inpatient rehabilitation and geriatric evaluation and management (GEM). Grade 1 Occupational Therapists also have opportunities to contribute to group programs such as cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. Grade 1 Occupational Therapists will provide evidence-based assessments and interventions and work closely with our friendly and dynamic multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to our community.

Requirements of the position

Responsible for delivery of Occupational Therapy services in consultation with senior Occupational Therapists.

Required skills/qualification:

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Master of Occupational Therapy or recognised equivalent





Current and unrestricted registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Member of or eligibility for membership with Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA)

Victorian Driver’s licence

A valid Police Check

Working with Children’s Check

NDIS Workers Check

Flu Vaccination yearly

Demonstrated knowledge of Occupational Therapy theory and practice

Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Demonstrated ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team

Demonstrated understanding of person-centred care

An understanding of the principles of continuous quality improvement

Established skills in organisation, planning and priority setting

Demonstrated computer skills

- Access to salary packaging and novated leasing
- Free onsite staff car parking

For further information about the role, our Graduate Program or for a copy of the PD, please contact:

In accordance with Directions made by the Secretary, Department of Health, all Bayside Health employees working in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) must be vaccinated against Influenza with a TGA approved vaccine

Check out our website here:baysidehealth.org.au

At Bayside Healthwe value the diversity and strength of our people and communities. Bayside Health is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (CALD), people of any age or gender, people identifying as LGBTIQ+ and people with a disability.

Bayside Health is a smoke free organisation.

Commitment to child safety

Bayside Health has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to acting in the best interest of children in our care. We promote cultural safety and participation of Aboriginal children, children of cultural and linguistic diversity and those with disabilities to keep them safe at all times.

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📌 New Graduate Occupational Therapist (Wonthaggi)
🏢 Bayside Health
📍 Wonthaggi