High Dependency Unit (HDU) Therapeutic Co-ordinator (SW/OT Gr3)

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.

• Permanent, Full-Time (80 hrs + ADO)
• Occupational Therapist / Social Worker Grade 3
• Salary Range: $101k - $116k + Superannuation
• Located at The Alfred's Adult Inpatient Unit
• Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision

​​​​​​​Department

Alfred Mental & Addiction Health (AMAH) is responsible for the operation of services which focus on people with a mental illness residing in the Inner Southeastern area of Melbourne.

The Adult In-Patient team is comprised of dedicated and compassionate nursing, allied health, lived experience and medical staff. We celebrate diversity within our workforce with a genuine interest in each other’s wellbeing. Our team is committed to delivering a timely and effective range of treatments and interventions for the treatment of acute, severe mental health issues. We aim for treatment and intervention to be personal, safe, connected and effective. Our treating team will work together to provide the best practice treatment for mental and physical health, to assist recovery.  We value higher learning and support our team with frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision.

What you’ll be doing

This role has a dual focus, primarily responsible for developing and providing clinical interventions and leadership in the HDU environment across both the Ground Floor and First Floor wards. Collaboration with key members of the allied health team and the wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT) is essential.

Additionally, this role will also include the ongoing coordination and advancement of the group work program, ensuring that we deliver a high-standard, evidence-based program. This will involve the upskilling and support of our multi-disciplinary team members who facilitate the group work program on a day-to-day basis.

This position is primarily Monday to Friday, with weekend work required in exceptional circumstances.

About you

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) or Bachelor of Social Worker or recognised equivalent.
• Current registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational therapy Board of Australia via AHPRA to practice with the National Board.
• Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Australian working rights and current Influenza vaccination

What's in it for you

Portable long service leave from other public health services, Fitness Passport (Discounted subscription membership at numerous gyms across Melbourne), Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment, Located close to public transport and cafes, Great employment benefits as part of Alfred Health - Wellbeing initiatives, car parking (subject to availability), onsite gym, childcare services, access to salary packaging, novated leasing and discounted health insurance and banking

If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter. 

Enquiries to Kate Doswell on email: [email protected]

Closing date: Tuesday 3rd June 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

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