Bayside HealthBayside 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.Grade 3 Leadership Position in Neurological and Burns Rehabilitation (VG3-VG6)Permanent Full time at 80 hours per FNLocated at CaulfieldGreat Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary PackagingThe Occupational Therapy Department at Alfred Health Alfred Health - Occupational Therapy Services operates across The Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals, with clinical services aligned to Alfred Health strategic goals and operational performance targets. The Occupational Therapy Operations Lead will have responsibilities across all Alfred Health sites.The benefits of working within the Occupational Therapy department at Alfred Health include:The opportunity to lead and work in a supportive team with diverse clinical expertise and knowledge.Access to regularly scheduled PD opportunities and cross-campus education, supported by a strong clinical supervision framework.A commitment to developing staff clinical, non-clinical and leadership skills with a focus on promoting personal development and career progression and providing opportunity to participate in Research and Quality Improvement initiatives.A focus on work-life balance and employee wellbeing with access to formal employee support programs.The Role We have an exciting opportunity for experienced occupational therapist to join the Alfred Health Occupational Therapy team as Grade 3 stream leader in Neurological and Burns rehabilitation on ward AC2.You will be an expert in Neurorehabilitation (with experience/interest in Burns rehabilitation) and have experience in the supervision of staff, quality improvement activities and team leadership.This role includes but is not limited toProvision of evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and intervention across a variety of neurological conditions (including Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury and Multiple Sclerosis) and Burns rehabilitation.Liaison with NDIS service providers and completion of NDIS related documentation.Team Leadership and CoordinationClose multidisciplinary team collaboration and communication including attendance at journey boards, case conferences and long stay meetings. Previous experience in communicating with a wide range of key stakeholders will be highly regardedSupervision of staff (Grade 1, 2 and Allied Health assistants) and supervision of studentsLeadership of quality improvement projects specific to Occupational Therapy service delivery and initiatives relevant to ward AC2.It is a requirement of all Alfred Health staff that they may be required to work across all Alfred Health site (The Alfred, Caulfield Hospital and Sandringham Hospital) including weekends and public holidays, based on clinical service demands.Qualifications Required:Occupational Therapy QualificationCurrent full registration held with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA) or equivalent.Member of OT Australia (or eligibility for membership) or equivalent.Skills & ExperienceMinimum seven years' clinical experience in Occupational TherapyWell-developed team leadership skills, including the ability to undertake professional supervision and promote professional competence of other staff.Demonstrated capacity to inspire, influence, mentor and motivate staff and students, contributing to a positive organisational culture.Drivers licence and comfort with driving the majority of the work day is essential to this role.Experience liaising with a wide range of key stakeholders.Experience participating in/leading quality projectBenefitsSalary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.On-site car & bike parking opportunities (Subject to Availability), Deducted Pre-Tax!!Please send enquiries to, Brittni Nielsen, Grade 4 Quality and Research Lead b.nielsen@alfred.org.au Applications close at 11.00 on Sunday 22nd 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr