HDU Therapeutic Co-ordinator

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 Full-Time position (80 hours per fortnight)
• Occupational Therapist Grade 3
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits! 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging

The Department

The AMAH Adult Inpatient Unit (IPU) at The Alfred is dedicated to delivering high quality and innovative acute adult public mental health services in Victoria. Our clinical program is implemented across two wards, the Ground Floor and First Floor. Each ward includes a High Dependency Unit (HDU) and Low Dependency Unit (LDU).

The Role

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. The model of care for the IPU recognised the importance of providing a therapeutic program which allows for consumers to engage in group and individual programs within the HDU environment. This will include a range of engagement activities, sensory modulation and engaging with consumers on an individual level to provide consumers therapeutic opportunities. Collaboration with the HDU Lead and the nursing team along with 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 a Monday to Friday role. The service may request out of hours work under special circumstances.

Requirements for the role

Essential:

• 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.

Desirable:

• Relevant post graduate training or working towards in mental health
• Previous leadership experience in a clinical/HDU environment
• Group work program development, implementation, review and evaluation

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car and bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax(Subject to availability)
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• 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.

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

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Fran Ngu, Allied Health Manager on [email protected] 

Applications close at 11.00 pm on Friday 6th February 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.