Family Therapist HOPE (RPN Gr4, OT/SW Gr3)

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 (0.8EFT / 64hours)
• Based in St Kilda Road
• Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4, Occupational Therapist/Social Worker Grade 3
• Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision

What's in it for you

• Fitness Passport (Subscription membership to select gyms across Melbourne)
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
• Work-life balance

About us

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.

The Alfred HOPE - the Suicide Prevention team provide 3 months’ intensive outreach psycho-social support and brief interventions to individuals discharged from hospital post a suicide attempt or who have presented with serious suicidal ideation.

CATT provides assessment and crisis support for individuals experiencing mental health crises in the community. In addition, they facilitate early discharge from the in-patient units and provide care at home 365 days per year at home.

What you’ll be doing

The incumbent will work two days per week with the HOPE team and provide individuals and their identified family, carers and significant others with Single Session Family Therapy to help them manage their own distress and enable them to effectively support their family member. the other two days will be working with CATT.

About you

• RPN - Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA, with tertiary qualifications in mental health nursing – post graduate diploma equivalent as a minimum; OR
• OT - Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board via AHPRA, with post graduate qualifications in mental health; OR
• SW - Approved Social Work degree with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Minimum of 5 years post graduate experience
• Tertiary qualification or working towards a post graduate qualification in Family Therapy
• Experience in delivering Single Session Family Therapy in psychiatric settings
• Member of The Australian Association of Family Therapy
• Australian working rights
• 2025 Influenza vaccination
• Current Victorian Driver's License
  Current Working with Children Check and be willing to undergo a Background Check

Other benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• On-site car (subject to availability) & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities nearby at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services nearby at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter. 

For more information regarding the position, please contact Juliet Thornton, Team Leader, Hope on [email protected]

Closing date: 11pm AEDT, Tuesday 17th March 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.