Grade 2 Occupational Therapist - Spinal Rehabilitation

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.

• 12-month fixed term position
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO) - part time applicants are welcome to apply
• Grade 2 Occupational Therapist Classification (VF6-VF9)
• Exciting opportunity to be upskilled in spinal and neurological rehabilitation from a supportive senior team
• Opportunity to work in a supportive organisation with opportunities for personal growth, development and career progression
• This position is primarily based at Caulfield Hospital, The Occupational Therapy Department at Bayside Health
• Great staff benefits!

Bayside Health - Occupational Therapy Services operates across The Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals, with clinical services aligned to Alfred Health strategic goals and operational performance target

The benefits of working within the Occupational Therapy department at Alfred Health include:

• The opportunity to work in a supportive team with diverse clinical expertise and knowledge.
• Access to regularly scheduled PD opportunities and cross-campus education, supported by a strong clinical supervision framework.
• A commitment to developing staff clinical, non-clinical and leadership skills with a focus on promoting personal development and career progression and providing opportunity to participate in Research and Quality Improvement initiatives.
• A focus on work-life balance and employee wellbeing with access to formal employee support programs.

The Role

An exciting opportunity exists to join our Occupational Therapy team in a permanent capacity. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and skilled Occupational Therapist to provide high quality assessment and intervention to sub-acute inpatients. The role will commence in the fast stream rehabilitation unit at Caulfield Hospital, primarily working with patients presenting with a diverse range of subacute conditions inclusive of spinal, neuro and orthopaedic injuries. Your work will be in the areas of maximising functional independence, seating and positioning, maximising safety and supporting discharge pathways from hospital to the community, including NDIS. In this role, you will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team and contribute to interdisciplinary goal setting to achieve optimal patient care.

At a Grade 2 level, Occupational Therapists are required to display autonomy of practice, whilst also demonstrating a commitment to patient-centred care, collaborative practice and evidence-based knowledge translation. There will also be opportunities for Grade 2 clinicians to be involved in various teaching/training and quality improvement activities across the Occupational Therapy Service, and will be responsible for the supervision and mentoring of junior Occupational Therapy staff, Allied Health Assistants and/or undergraduate students.

This position may also extend to offer the unique opportunity of supporting sub-acute inpatient activity across other clinical areas and Alfred Health sites (Caulfield, Alfred, Sandringham). At Alfred Health, the Occupational Therapy service delivers a seven-day model of care and the incumbent in this role may be required to assist with weekend service provision on a periodic basis.

Skills and Experience Required

• Demonstrated best practice in patient assessment, intervention and discharge planning
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and modify service delivery in accordance with evidence-based practice
• Experience in supervision of junior staff and students is highly desirable

Qualifications Required

• B. App Sc (OT), B. Occupational Therapy, MOT prac or recognised equivalent
• Full Registration held with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• Member of OT Australia (or eligibility for membership)
• A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in occupational therapy
• Current Victorian Driver's License (unrestricted)

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Bryley Scher, Clinical Operations Lead, Occupational Therapy - b.scher@alfred.org.au

Applications close 11pm AEST, Friday 15th May 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.