Hypnotherapist

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 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.

• Permanent Part Time Position (16 hours per fortnight)
• Welfare Worker Class 1
• Great staff benefits!
• Located at The Alfred

The Department

The Alfred is home to one of Victoria’s most comprehensive gastroenterology services.The Alfred Gastroenterology Department is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with suspected or established gastrointestinal and liver disease including the appropriate utilisation of diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy and other investigations. Clientele include inpatients admitted electively or via the Emergency Department directly to the Gastroenterology Unit or referred for investigation and management from other Units within The Alfred, as well as outpatients managed in the General Gastroenterology, Hepatitis, Liver, Inflammatory Bowel Disease,Functional GI Disorders (FGID), PEG, Hepatoma and Endoscopy Clinics. The Department prides itself on the provision of high-quality ambulatory care of chronic illness in such highly specialised clinics.

The Role

The Gut Directed Hypnotherapist will be employed on a part-time basis (8 hours per week) on Thursday and Friday afternoons to provide clinical services to patients of the Functional Gut Service. Liaison with other members of the multi-disciplinary team and participation in the weekly case conference is an important aspect of the position.

Qualifications/Skills Required

Essential

• Postgraduate qualifications in Hypnotherapy recognized by membership of the Australian Hynotherapists' Association or Hypnotherapy Council of Australia
• Preferred: BSc or BPsychology (or equivalent)

Experience Required

• >1 – 2 years’ experience performing gut directed hypnotherapy

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging
• Novated leasing
• Onsite gym
• Easy public transport access and discounted staff car parking (subject to availability)

Enquiries: Rebecca Burgell, Full Time Specialist, email: R.Burgell@alfred.org.au

Applications close: 11pm, Wednesday 18th February 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.