OPCH Grade 2 Occupational Therapist

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.

• Fixed term position until end of February 2027
• Part time (32 hours per fortnight)
• Occupational Therapy Grade 2 Year 1-4 (VF6-VF9)
• Opportunity to work in an exciting new pilot service
• Located at Caulfield Hospital, Home, Acute and Community Services
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

The Older Person’s Care Hub (OPCH) is a new, grant-funded pilot program within the HAC portfolio, designed to enhance integrated care for older adults through multidisciplinary, home-based assessment and intervention.

The OPCH aims to reduce avoidable hospital presentations and admissions by supporting older people to safely remain in their homes. The OPCH will be based alongside the Mobile Assessment and Treatment Service (MATS) and will work closely with GPs and EDs for referrals in the first instance. This initiative will add to the growing suite of home-based services provide by the HAC Program ensuring coordinated transitions of care and continuity of support. The pilot will run for an initial 12–18-month period, with patient care commencing from January 2026.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join the team in the new Older Persons Care Hub (OPCH). The OPCH Occupational Therapy role is part of a new pilot program designed to support Alfred Health’s home-based and virtual models of care, reducing unnecessary hospital presentations and admissions for older people. The service provides timely, multidisciplinary care to community-dwelling older adults within the Alfred Health catchment, targeting those with immediate cognitive concerns, functional and mobility needs. The OPCH OT will conduct comprehensive home-based assessments, deliver short-term interventions, and ensure safe home environments through provision of equipment, education and advice. They will also facilitate referrals to community services to support ongoing care needs., The OT will collaborate with physiotherapy, nursing, medical, pharmacy, and social work colleagues to optimise patient outcomes and maintain independence at home. They will be well supported by OPCH Team Lead and the OT department, including regular supervision and access to professional development opportunities.

Qualifications 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 in subacute occupational therapy and knowledge of client-centred, occupational service delivery for older patients, particularly in the areas of dementia and delirium.
• 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

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
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
• 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 Sinead Holly ([email protected] or 0475 717 140) or Anthea Udovicich ([email protected]) 

Applications close 11pm AEST, Thursday 4th 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.