Occupational Therapist (Gr3) - Adult IPU

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.

• Full Time (1.0 EFT / 80hrs per f/n + ADO) to February 2027
• Occupational Therapist Grade 3
• Located at The Alfred's Adult IPU
• Great staff benefits

About the Team

Our Adult Inpatient Addictions and Mental Health Unit sits within the Hospital and Emergency Services and serves patients ages 18 to 65 who have symptoms of serious psychiatric illness or disorder requiring a safe and therapeutic environment during evaluation and treatment. We have 54 beds, divided between two units, Ground Floor and First Floor located at The Alfred. There are two units within each floor - the High Dependency Unit (HDU) where people may stay when they are acutely unwell and the Low Dependency Unit (LDU). 

Each ward has a full range of nursing, allied health, lived experience and medical staff. The multi-disciplinary specialist clinicians offer a range of treatments and interventions for the treatment of acute, severe mental health issues. We aim for treatment and intervention to be personal, safe, connected and effective. Our treating team will work together to provide the best practice treatment for mental and physical health, to assist recovery.

About the Role

In this role, you will be working as part of our Acute multidisciplinary team. The focus of the role will be supporting the needs of consumers admitted in both our high dependency unit (HDU) and low dependency unit (LDU). You will provide group and sensory based interventions to consumers on ground floor and support consumers and the team with discharge planning needs. You will also assist with coordination of the group program on the ground floor unit and support the consumers and team to introduce sensory based interventions to consumers in the unit. 

Skills & Experience

·       Bachelor of Applied Science (O.T.) or equivalent from a recognised school of Occupational Therapy.

·       Current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board via AHPRA

·       Demonstrated skills in principles and practice of Occupational Therapy for people with serious mental illness and other complex needs. Undertake assessment, development and implementation of individual treatment and service plans in consultation with the multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

A new carpark waiting list has been implemented at The Alfred.

• • Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
  • Onsite car (subject to availability) and bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
  • Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
  • Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
  • Close to public transport and cafes

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

For any enquiries, please contact, Marica Fusco (Acting Allied Health Manager) by email: [email protected]

Applications close: 11pm, Tuesday 16th June 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.