Grade 2 Occupational Therapist Post Covid Clinc/Inpatient Setting

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.

Occupational Therapist (Grade 2) Post Covid Clinic and Inpatient Occupational Therapy

• 12-month fixed term position
• Part time to full time (64-80 hours per fortnight)
• Occupational Therapist Grade 2, Year 1-4 (VF6-VF9)
• Located at Caulfield on Mondays and varied across Bayside Health sites on other days
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

The Bayside Health Post COVID service provides specialist assessment and management for complex patients with persistent symptoms following COVID-19 infection, with discharge to community-based care once the necessary services are in place. The multidisciplinary team includes general medicine physicians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, allied health assistants and neuropsychologists. 

The Role

Responsibilities will include:

Post Covid Clinic

• Goal based assessment and interventions to optimise clients' independence and participation in activities of daily living
• Fatigue assessment and education
• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Multidisciplinary external and internal stakeholder liaison

Inpatient Occupational Therapy

• Provision of high quality occupational therapy assessment and intervention in various areas of Alfred Health
• Supervision of Grade 1 staff and students
• Participation in relevant quality improvement projects

Please see the position description for full details of the role.

Qualifications and Experience 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)
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence (unrestricted)
• Current Working with Children’s Check
• Minimum three years’ clinical experience in Occupational Therapy
• Demonstrated best practice in patient assessment and intervention
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and modify service delivery in accordance with evidence-based practice
• Demonstrated skills in clinical supervision and teaching

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 enquires regarding this role, please contact Jacqui Wheatcroft, Grade 4 Occupational Therapist, Research/Quality - [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEST, Sunday 10th 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.