Grade 2 Occupational Therapist, Burns and Hand Therapy

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.

We are seeking an occupational therapist to join our Plastics, Burns and Hand therapy team

• Permanent position in the Victorian Adult Burns Service at The Alfred
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO) – part time applicants or flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered
• Grade 2 Acute Occupational Therapist (VF6-VF9)
• Exciting opportunity to be upskilled in a unique area of occupational therapy practice from a supportive senior team
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

The Alfred Health Occupational Therapy Department operates across The Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals, with clinical services aligned to Alfred Health's strategic goals and operational performance targets. The Occupational Therapy Service is committed to the provision of high-quality, evidence-based care, and strongly values professional development and clinical supervision.

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

• Access to regularly scheduled Professional Development opportunities and cross-campus education, supported by a strong clinical supervision framework
• A commitment to developing your clinical, non-clinical and leadership skills with a focus on promoting personal development and career progression and providing opportunities to participate in Research and Quality Improvement initiatives
• A focus on work-life balance and employee well-being with access to formal employee support programs
• Opportunity to work in a supportive organisation with opportunities for personal growth, development and career progression
• Unique opportunity to gain clinical experience and specialist expertise in a range of clinical areas
• Roles that are also well supported to encourage new, emerging or transitioning Grade 2 clinicians to continue to develop their clinical and leadership skills.

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, skilled and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join the Plastics, Burns and Hand Therapy Stream located at The Alfred. The role is predominantly based in the Victorian Adult Burns Service providing assessment and early intensive rehabilitation to patients on the burns ward, in intensive care and outpatients. There is also opportunity for a small outpatient or inpatient hand therapy caseload.

Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, you will provided excellent person-centred interventions related to burn and upper limb injury and contribute to interdisciplinary goal setting to achieve optimal patient care. This role will require strong communication and teamwork skills, the ability to work flexibly and to utilise your comprehensive assessment skills under the guidance and support of the senior clinician.

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. Grade 2 clinicians have an important role in leading various teaching/training and quality improvement activities across the Occupational Therapy Service, and are responsible for the supervision and mentoring of junior Occupational Therapy staff, Allied Health Assistants and/or undergraduate students. You will be well supported by an experienced Grade 3 senior Occupational Therapist including regular supervision and access to professional development opportunities.

Skills and Experience Required

• A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in occupational therapy
• Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, and eligibility for OTA membership
• Clinical experience and knowledge of client-centred, occupational service delivery in an acute setting (clinical skills in burns management or hand therapy highly desirable)
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and modify service delivery in accordance with evidence-based practice
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality rehabilitation
• Experience in supervision of junior staff and students is highly desirable.

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• 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 position, please contact Minna Beanland, Grade 3 Senior Clinician – Burns and Hand Therapy - m.beanland@alfred.org.au

Applications close 11pm AEST, Sunday 5th April 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.