Allied Health Leave Reliever

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.

• 12-month fixed term positions
• Full time or part time positions available
• Grade 2 Allied Health Professional - Podiatry, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Speech Pathology
• Required to work across Bayside Health locations 
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

In the Alfred Care Group, Allied Health is renowned for its outstanding patient care, achieved through clinical excellence, professional opportunities, innovation and care for our staff. We are Art Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Dietetics, Disability Liaison Officers, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Orthoptics, Podiatry, Physiotherapy, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Psychology, Social Work, Speech Pathology & Language Services, and Spiritual Care, as well as Allied Health Assistants. We work collaboratively as leaders in research, innovation and education to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.   

The Role

Allied Health Professionals in the Allied Health Reliever Pool provide flexible clinical coverage across the Bayside Local Health Service Network to support continuity of care during staff leave and service gaps across the following disciplines: Podiatry, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work, and Speech Pathology.

These positions support service delivery across Bayside Health (Alfred Care Group, Peninsula Care Group, and Regional Care Group) as well as Calvary Bethlehem Health Care. The role works collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams in local areas to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care while maintaining professional standards, organisational policies, and adaptable service support across different clinical environments. 

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Relevant degree in an allied health profession 
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or eligible for membership with relevant professional body, with adherence to continuing professional development requirements

Staff Benefits

• Well supported through the Allied Health  Reliever Pool Lead
• Access to professional developemnt accross Bayside LHSN
• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV, including any preferece to site of work.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Valentina Maric, Deputy Director Allied Health - Home, Acute and Community - [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Wednesday 25th 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.