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Position Title: Senior Clinician Occupational Therapist (Non-Admitted/Community)

Classification: Grade 3 (VG3)

Employment Status: Fixed Term Part-time until July 2027
0.35EFT (28hrs per fortnight)
Department: Occupational Therapy / Allied Health

Location: Wonthaggi & Phillip Island Hospitals

· Market-competitive salary | Paid Overtime | Time in lieu

· Excellent benefits package | including Salary Packaging (up to $11,660 p.a.) + Novated Car Leasing + Employee Assistance Program

· Flexible working arrangements available

· Support with relocation | Short term accommodation may be available

· Great work location | Close to Melbourne and fantastic beaches

· Variety of work | Interesting case mix | State-of-the-art equipment

· Opportunities for career advancement within our expanding network

· Friendly and Supportive team

· Ongoing education and training | Opportunities of upskilling and professional development

About 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.

Learn more about Bayside Health here:
Bayside Health | Delivering high-quality, compassionate care across south-east Victoria

About the role- Wonthaggi & Cowes, may be required to work across all sites

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated Senior Clinician Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic & supportive community-based service at Bayside Health (Regional Care Group).





This role provides clinical leadership for Occupational Therapy and contributes to clinical leadership of the broader allied health team, ensuring a high-quality clinical service is provided to consumers. The senior clinician will provide clinical supervision and support to Grade 2 and 1 clinicians, Allied Health Assistants and Allied Health students, and contribute to clinical governance and quality assurance activities. Senior clinicians may also contribute to broader service development and act as subject matter experts in their area of expertise.

The role is primarily based at our Wonthaggi Hospital campus but may be required to work in the community health and rehabilitation centres located across the Bayside Health Regional Care Group.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or Master of Occupational Therapy Practice (or recognised equivalent)

• Registration with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

• Member of OT Australia or eligible for practicing membership

• A current Victorian Driver’s licence

• A Police Check that is current and within 12 months of the date of issue

• Current Working with Children’s check

• Current or proof of application of the NDIS Worker Screening Check

• Evidence of developing/developed skills and experience in leadership in a team environment

• Demonstrated ability to provide expert, authoritative judgement and advice on clinical, practice and workforce issues as required

• Demonstrated ability to monitor and report on clinical work practices and outcomes

• Demonstrated commitment to and experience and training in improving knowledge and practice through targeted professional development and clinical supervision

• Demonstrated experience with data management, statistical reporting and business proposals, completed to a high standard within set timeframes

• Demonstrated ability to cultivate innovation,



be action oriented and drive results to meet expectations of clients and stakeholders

Desirable

• Minimum seven years’ experience

• Demonstrated change management experience with high level communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution and negotiation

• Evidence of comprehensive knowledge of funding streams and key performance indicators, and strategies for achieving these.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, contribute to developing others and value differences.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application via Seek including:

- A current resume

- A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role

Bayside Health embraces and welcomes applications from people from all walks of life, and we are committed to making it easy for you to come and work with us. We encourage you to apply regardless of age, gender, race, religion, ability, sexuality, family status, or gender identity. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply to join us. We are here for you if your need support throughout our recruitment process.

The position description provides further details on duties and responsibilities and essential criteria which suitable applicants will be shortlisted.

Please advise in your cover letter if you currently work for any of the following organisations: Alfred Health, Peninsular Health, Bass Coast Health or Koo Wee Rup Regional Health Service.

We'd love to hear from you!

Please email **@basscoasthealth.org.au for a copy of the PD

For further information please contact Natalie Gourley, Occupational Therapy Manager on (03) 5671 3***.

The role ceases advertising on 20/11/2026: Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Regional Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to Bayside Health job openings and vacancies | SEEK

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.

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