• Full time Fixed Term (Until June 2026)
• Located in Frankston
• Classification: Occupational Therapist Grade 1 or 2
On 1 January 2026 five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together 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.
The Team & Role
This occupational therapy role, as part of At Home Subacute, will deliver care to patients requiring rehabilitation, geriatric evaluation and management and palliative care in the home and community. Care will be delivered flexibly, and include a combination of home visits, clinic visits, group therapy and telehealth consultations.
This position provides evidence based Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for patients being cared for by At Home Subacute. Therapists are expected to apply evidence based practice and rehabilitation principles when working with people with a wide variety of conditions, including neurological, orthopaedic, and palliative care.
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Skills and Experience Required
* Registration with the Occupational Therapy board of Australia (via AHPRA)
* Experience in Orthopaedic/Neurological/Geriatric Occupational Therapy in subacute or community care
* Current Victorian drivers licence.
Benefits
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders
Next Steps
Follow the steps to apply to be redirected to our recruitment platform.
For role specific information please contact Ester Mebalds at
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The role ceases advertising on Thursday 11th December 2025.
Peninsula Health employees; you must click 'employee login' to apply for this position internally.
Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Additional Information
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.
*Please refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
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