Senior Grade 3 OT, Pain Management and Research Centre

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 position
• Part time (48 hours per fortnight)
• Occupational Therapy Grade 3 Year 1-4 (VG3-VG6)
• Caulfield Pain Management and Research Centre, Caulfield Hospital location
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

Caulfield Pain Management and Research Centre (CPM&RC) is an ambulatory service providing specialist assessment and treatment for adults with chronic non-cancer related pain. The Centre aims to assist patients to reduce the impact of persistent pain by optimising pain treatments, improving function and promoting self-management. This is achieved by expert assessment and patient education There is a focus on the Cognitive Behavioural education and restoration of function for management of pain with a philosophy of teaching self-management strategies, and access to a number of treatment modalities including group and individual treatment programs. The centre undertakes research on outcomes of pain treatments, psychosocial aspects of chronic pain, pain and ageing and novel therapies for pain.

The Role

The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for the provision of comprehensive clinical Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment and education of patients with complex pain conditions, using Pain Neuroscience current knowledge and biopsychosocial models of care. They will manage a clinical caseload, working within a multi-disciplinary team comprising of doctors, psychologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and other team members. They will participate in the initiation and implementation of quality and service initiatives within the clinic and have professional links with the Occupational Therapy department. They will be responsible for the development and implementation of quality and service improvement programs and education framework. They will be leaders in contributing to knowledge while managing a clinical caseload. They will balance their time taking a key role in education, research and quality improvement.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• A Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Be registered with the OT Board of Australia and adhere to all AHAPRA and Board's registration standards
• Completion of relevant post graduate Occupational Therapy courses
• Relevant clinical and leadership experience
• Experience in group work
• Excellent supervisory and teaching skills
• Evidence of previous involvement in the development, implementation and evaluation of Quality Improvement strategies
• Be eligible for membership of OT Australia
• Uphold the Code of Ethics of OT Australia (if a member)        

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 position, please contact Fiona Thomas, Pain Clinic Manager on 03 9076 6834 or [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEST, Sunday 2nd August 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.