Limited Term Full Time until January ********* hours per fortnight
Located in Frankston
Classification: Occupational Therapist Grade 3, Year 1 - Year 4 (VG3 - VG6)* plus super
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 ****.
The Team & Role
The Transition Care Program (TCP) sits within the Operations Sub-Acute and Integrated Care cluster at Peninsula Care Group and provides a comprehensive range of multidisciplinary services across multiple sites on the Mornington Peninsula.
Working with older people at the interface between hospital, community and home, the program aims to minimise inappropriate extended hospital lengths of stay and prevent unnecessary admissions to the Emergency Department.




The Senior Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing clinical leadership and operational management of the Occupational Therapy service within TCP, supporting both clinicians and clients through the delivery of secure and effective clinical care.
The role provides leadership across clinical service delivery, supervision and education of Occupational Therapy staff and students, caseload and resource management, quality improvement and service development activities, while actively participating in both the TCP and Occupational Therapy Leadership Teams across Peninsula Health.
Skills & Experience Required
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Masters of Occupational Therapy Practice or Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent
Current general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – Occupational Therapy, with no restrictions.
Demonstrated clinical leadership and supervision of staff and students to promote professional competence and foster individual development.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation, conflict resolution and problem solving
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
Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders
Next Steps
For role specific information, please contact Paul Colosimo at ******
The role ceases advertising on 11 November****.
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to /
Additional Information
Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Prospect Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.
We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.
*Please refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement *********** salary circular for salary range.
Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: /
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.
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📌 Occupational Therapist (Grade 3) (Melbourne)
🏢 Peninsula-Health
📍 Melbourne