• Fixed term Part time position (48 hours per fortnight) until March 2027
• Located in: Peninsula University Hospital, Frankston
• Classification: Grade 5 Clinical Educator - AJ15, plus super

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.

The Team & Role

The Occupational Therapy Clinical Educator – Mental Health will become an integral member of the education and clinical leadership teams. This position has been funded by the Victorian Department of Health and Wellbeing to assist in the development and implementation of a new allied health graduate program aligned to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Public Mental Health Services recommendations.

The Occupational Therapy Clinical Educator will work closely with the Senior Occupational Therapist to ensure best-practice competency-based learning, supervision and evaluation are provided to occupational therapy graduates who are employed in the Mental Health and Wellbeing occupational therapy graduate program. This role may also include delivering education and support more broadly across the organisation within a multidisciplinary education program.

The Occupational Therapy Clinical Educator is required to work competently within their scope of practice delivering and facilitating education aligned with evidence-based practice as well as hospital policy and guidelines. This position will participate in the planning, development, coordination, implementation, delivery and evaluation of education services for Peninsula Health.

Please click here to see the Position Description.

Skills & Experience Required

• Occupational therapy qualification and AHPRA registration.
• Current and extensive experience working within a tertiary public mental health service.
• Prior experience in teaching or supporting learners.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (desirable)
• Advanced qualifications related to occupational therapy practice in mental health (desirable)
• Prior experience in learning/instructional design, education program innovation, simulation etc. (desirable)

Benefits 

• Step into state-of-the-art facilities
• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
• 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

For role specific information, please contact Stuart Wall, SWall@phcn.vic.gov.au, or Heidi Russell, HRussell@phcn.vic.gov.au

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Nursing Recruitment Team, nursingrecruitment@phcn.vic.gov.au

The role ceases advertising on 7 October 2026: 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. We kindly ask that all applications be submitted through the advertised application link, as applications received via email are unable to be progressed.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/

  
Additional Information

Bayside 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.  

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 Victorian Public Mental Health Services Agreement 2024 – 2028 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.  For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations. 

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.