Senior Occupational Therapist – Mental Health and Wellbeing Local – Frankston

• Permanent Full Time (Full time preferred, however part time position may be considered for suitable applicant)
• Located in: Frankston, Victoria
• Excellent team, respectful culture & supportive management
• Classification: Senior Occupational Therapist (Grade 4)

Bayside Health

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 focussed 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 Mental Health and Wellbeing Local

Wellways, Mentis Assist and Bayside Health are working together to provide mental health and wellbeing supports in Frankston to ensure everyone can access treatment and care closer to home. The Frankston Mental Health Local provides welcoming and inclusive support for people aged 26 years and over who are experiencing mental health and alcohol and drug challenges.

Help lead/support major mental health reform in Victoria to ensure that everyone is supported. In this role you will be part of the launch of one of the first of 60 Mental Health Locals in Victoria. This is an amazing opportunity to shape the future of peer and community-led mental health services.

This local support is a key recommendation of the recent Royal Commission into Victoria’s mental health system and promises to make our community a better place to live. We are working with the local community and people who have a personal experience of mental health issues and recovery to build these services so they are the best they can be. Our services will be led by lived experience and coproduced with the local community so they are the best they can be. The Frankston Mental Health Local is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

This clinical role that sits within the suite of services provided by Frankston Local, but may be required to work across all sites to meet demand. The Senior OT will play a significant role within the multidisciplinary team in both the clinical care for consumers and in providing support and leadership to the broader team. This will include applying a high level of clinical knowledge and skills in direct client work and through secondary consultation with team members, participating and working collaboratively on quality and safety initiatives and projects, providing clinical supervision and operational support to the Clinical Lead.

About you

• Occupational therapist - with a Bachelor/Master of Allied Health (Occupational Therapy) and current APHRA Registration
• Minimum of 5 years mental health experience (including acute inpatient services and/or community mental health care) and clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with experience

Requirements

• Practice in accordance with the Bayside Health Peninsula Care Framework
• Maintain evidence of continuing professional development, relevant to scope of practice
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary framework
• Leadership experience including clinical leadership and participation in quality initiatives
• Qualified/trained in specific therapeutic interventions e.g. Single Session Family Therapy, other family therapy qualifications, ACT, CBT, Mindfulness, etc.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering high quality outcomes for consumers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and Competency in utilising computer technology
• Working knowledge of the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, Occupational Health and Safety Act (2004) and other relevant legislation.
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence
• National Police Check and current Working with Children Check-employment.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to salary packaging and leave loading
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

The Mental Health Locals teams provide an amazing opportunity to drive much-needed mental health improvements for our communities.

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Next Steps

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact mkennedy@phcn.vic.gov.au

The role ceases advertising on 27 May 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.

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 Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2025 -2028/MEDICAL SCIENTISTS, PHARMACISTS AND PSYCHOLOGISTS (VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021 – 2025  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.