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Grade 4 Occupational Therapist Quality and Research Lead

LocationCaulfield Hospital
Work TypePart time
Positions1 Position
Published At:2 hours ago
Job no: 76600
Category: Allied Health and Medical Science, Occupational Therapy

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

Quality and Research Grade 4 Occupational Therapist
  • Part time position: 0.6 EFT (days of work flexible)
  • Salary Package: $75k - $83k + Superannuation
  • Permanent Ongoing Position
  • Grade 4 classification VG14 – VG17
  • Located at Caulfield
  • Higher Qualification Allowance applies
  • Opportunity to work in a supportive organisation with opportunities for personal growth, development and career progression 
The Department 
 
Alfred Health Occupational Therapy Services operates across The Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals, with clinical services aligned to Alfred Health's strategic goals and operational performance targets. Clinical service provision is focused on inpatient care, as well as outpatient services across a spectrum of specialties including aged care, plastic and orthopaedic, neurological, trauma, spinal, amputee and burns. The Occupational Therapy Service is committed to the provision of high-quality, evidence-based care, and strongly values professional development and clinical supervision. 
 
The Role
 
This role is a leadership position in Alfred Health Occupational Therapy working closely with clinicians, management and the broader Allied Health team. The role will include: 
  • Leading quality improvement and research projects aligned with Alfred Health’s Allied Health strategy
  • Driving quality improvement initiatives and supporting staff in research activities
  • Inspiring and mentoring staff, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
  • Collaborating with senior clinicians and educators to ensure evidence-based clinical practice
  • Contributing to education and professional development programs for the Occupational Therapy workforce
  • Supervision of Senior Clinicians
  • Providing consultation on your clinical area of expertise as required 
Essential Experience Required 
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant clinical and leadership experience
  • Postgraduate qualification (Master’s or PhD in progress)
  • Proven expertise in quality improvement and research frameworks
  • Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Desirable
  • Experience in implementation science, academic writing, and data analysis
  • Membership with Occupational Therapy Australia
  • Experience leading and mentoring staff in quality improvement/research

For queries on this role, please contact, Professor Natasha Lannin on  0417 135 153

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Sunday 8th February 2025

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. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au

  • Published on 21 Dec 2025, 1:00 PM