• Attractive Salaries and Leave Entitlements, Paid Superannuation and Tax benefits
• Flexible work conditions up to 5 days per week, including the ability to work from home as well as in the office
• Fun, friendly and supportive team with professional development opportunities
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
This position presents a great opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our community-based team. We deliver supports to children with disabilities and their families and we are passionate about high quality care and being an employer of choice.
You will find us a supportive workplace in which to thrive. Frequent clinical supervision is available, matched to your skills and development goals and a supportive, graded approach is provided on commencement. Work with participants in their own homes or other community-based locations across the Frankston City and the Mornington Peninsula regions. Empower your clients to build their capacity to achieve the goals that are most important to them and see the incredible outcomes you can achieve over a longer term.
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 above award entitlements.
• Peninsula Health offers a wide range of clinical specialties across the health network with learning opportunities and experiences across broad occupational therapy contexts.
• Competitive salary PLUS annual leave loading accrued days off
• Generous salary packaging $9,010.00 ON living Expenses and $2,650.00 On meals and entertainment- meaning you pay less tax and have more take home pay!
• Comprehensive orientation program with ongoing daily team support
• Manageable clinical caseload, supported by structured clinical supervision program
• Flexible work arrangements including the ability to work from home
• Laptop, mobile phone and fleet car access provided
• Alongside many internal education and training opportunities, Allied health staff are entitled to 7 days a year paid professional development leave as well as up to $1000 contributions towards education and training!
• 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:
• Outstanding time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Great teamwork skills as well as the ability to work autonomously
• Current AHPRA registration and a Bachelor Degree or Masters in Occupational Therapy
• Experience working with children and families
• A current and valid Driver's licence and willingness to drive fleet vehicles
• A NDIS worker screening check or willingness to apply on job offer
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 Skye Mathews on 0466 860 067 or our Occupational Therapy Team Leader Bridget Maguire on 0466 805 544
The role ceases advertising on 26 June 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 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.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
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