•    Exciting opportunity to join Children's Services Team at Peninsula Health
•    Attractive salary, supportive and inclusive team and onsite parking
•    Fixed term part time (26.4 hours a fortnight) until early February 2026
•    Classification : Occupational Therapist - Grade 2 (Year 1-4)
 
Who We Are and What We Stand For 
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.  
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health. 
 
What You Will Be Doing  
School Readiness Funding has been made available to eligible early childhood settings within the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula catchment.  This provides access to allied health supports with the aim to build educator capacity to support young children’s development in the key areas or communication (language development), wellbeing (social and emotional) and access and inclusion.
The Occupational Therapist will participate in a small team working alongside professionals in speech pathology and psychology, to enhance the professional and parenting practices of educators and families, using evidence-based programs and strategies to improve outcomes for all children. 
For more information refer to Position Description 

Benefits

• We encourage you to grow with your clinical passions. Your clinical interests and skills are valued, and opportunities exist for professional development.
• Every day is different - diverse client base , supporting families and kindergarten staff
• Flexible work arrangements including the ability to work from home as agreed 
• Laptop, mobile phone and fleet car access provided
• Competitive salary PLUS annual leave loading
• Comprehensive orientation program with ongoing daily team support
• Strong professional links to hundreds of allied health staff across Peninsula Health
•'You first' initiative - your wellbeing is our priority! We have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

What You Need 
We anticipate you will have: 
 •Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy and maintain current full registration with AHPRA.
• Ability to assess occupational performance considering physical, cognitive and psychosocial, aspects of the child and their environment and determine appropriate intervention for relevant settings.
• Developed multidisciplinary skills with a wide range of children (ages 0 – 12 years)
• Skills in supervision and development of Occupational Therapists and/or OT Students
What Next 
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact People Experience Team on 9784-2700
For role specific information contact insert Kristina Haggett at khaggett@phcn.vic.gov.au
The role ceases advertising on 12 August 2025
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 Requirements 
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 disabilities.   
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/  
*Please refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026   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. 
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time. 
 
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