• Be part of a major Public Health Service and enjoy excellent salary packaging, career development, onsite parking and great benefits
• Great team, respectful culture and supportive management
• Located in Frankston, gateway to the Mornington Peninsula 
• Classification: Grade 2, Yr 1 - 4* (YB23)

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
The Grade 2 Occupational Therapist provides demonstrated skills in occupational therapy assessment and intervention for clients, aged over 65 years who are experiencing a range of mental health, including dementia, medical and psychosocial difficulties. Intervention may be on an individual or group basis, and include all areas of occupational performance relevant to the client’s identified goals.

The OT works closely with members of the interdisciplinary team including Medical, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Dietetics, Speech Pathology, Neuropsychology and Podiatry. Weekly team meetings are based on an interdisciplinary, person centred model of care.

For further information, please see the Position Description

What You Need
We anticipate you will have:

• Current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (via AHPRA)
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence
• High level skills in the assessment of occupational performance considering physical, cognitive and psychosocial aspects of the person and their environment and determine appropriate intervention in the aged persons mental health unit
• Demonstrated ability to participate in interdisciplinary teamwork and discharge planning activities
• Demonstrated skills in the area of complex functional and behavioural assessments and recommendations for equipment, modifications and behaviour management strategies
• High level of verbal and written communication skills appropriate for the purpose and intended audience
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice

What Next
If you experience any issues signing in, registering or role specific information, please feel welcome to contact Vanessa Rooth via email at vrooth@phcn.vic.gov.au or phone 9784 3059.

The role ceases advertising on: 6 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 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/. It is strongly recommended that this role is up to date with Covid-19 vaccination.

*Please refer to salary circular for VICTORIAN PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021-2024 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.