• Mornington Peninsula and surrounding locations
• Great benefits including salary packaging and employee benefits program
• Classification - Grade 1*
• Limited Term Full Time until 30/01/2026

Who We Are and What We Stand For  

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. 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 

The Occupational Therapy Grade One Rotation program at Peninsula Health includes rotations through inpatient acute, subacute and community settings. Rotations are of 6 months duration across Peninsula Health. A unique feature of the rotation program is the opportunity to rotate between mental health and physical programs.
Professional and operational management is through the Deputy Head and Head of Occupational Therapy. All our grade ones are fully supported by a grade two occupational therapist working on the same ward or closely in the same department. You have regular supervision and professional development to build the skills needed to be an independent therapist. 
The Grade one occupational therapist competently provides occupational therapy assessments and interventions for patients/clients in the most appropriate environment to promote safe and effective discharges and prevent readmission. Occupational therapists work closely with the multidisciplinary team and enjoy strong team work and collaboration. 

Please see Position Description

What You Need  

We anticipate you will have:  

•    Current Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (via AHPRA). 
•    Current Victorian Drivers Licence. 
•    A keen interest and motivation to increase your occupational therapy skills in public health in physical and/or mental health settings.
•    Ability to assess occupational performance considering physical, cognitive and psychosocial, aspects of the person and their environment and determine appropriate intervention in physical and mental health settings. 
•    Aware of, interprets and applies Occupational Therapy theoretical frameworks. 
•    Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills in a variety of settings. 
•    Monitors own performance. Takes an organised and methodical approach to the prioritisation of tasks and regularly plans and tracks progress. 
•    Conducts evidence based practice and is committed to professional development. 
•    Ability to be an effective team member within the occupational therapy and multidisciplinary team settings. 

What Next  

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2700.  

For specific information on this role please contact Cathy King on 9784 7668.

To Apply: Please submit your application before the closing date of 1/07/2025. 

Additional Requirements  

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process. 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 salary circular for 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