• Fixed Term - Part time (32 hours a fortnight) - Until February 2027 
• Located in Mornington
• Classification: Social Worker OR Occupational Therapist - Grade 2 (Year 1- 4*)
• Salary  Range  -  $90,255 - $103,724 per year full time (prorata for part time) , plus super

 On 1 January 2026 five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health. A newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.  

The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

 The Team & Role

Peninsula Health’s Cognitive, Dementia and Memory Service (CDAMS) is a specialist diagnostic service for people with declining memory and changes to their thinking (cognition), servicing clients, and supporting their carers, in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula areas. CDAMS provides assessment, diagnosis, education and support, referral and links to other services as required. CDAMS is a short-term service that does not provide case management or long-term, ongoing support.

As a Cognition Clinician you will be an integral part of the CDAMS team providing evidence informed care to clients who attend the clinic, through advanced clinical skills, effective communication and active participation within a multidisciplinary team environment.  The position involves completing comprehensive assessments, risk assessments where necessary, participate in the operations of delivering a safe, timely and equitable service to clients.

As a Cognition Clinician you will have relevant experience in assessment of people with a cognitive impairment, interest in best practice for people with cognitive impairment, and commitment to delivering a safe, effective, person centred care to achieve optimal health outcomes to the clients and their family/carers.

Plesse click to see the position description. 

Skills and Experience Required

• Current registration with National Registration board (AHPRA) for registered professions or eligible for membership of relevant professional association for non-registered professions
• Demonstrated experience in assessment of people with a cognitive impairment
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practice of the diagnostic process for people with a cognitive impairment
• Demonstrated knowledge of aged care, community supports and services
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated organisational ability in time management
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, flexibly and conjointly with staff from other disciplines as part of a client focused multidisciplinary team
• Understanding and commitment to relevant policies and procedures
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development, through maintaining a current knowledge of relevant literature and clinical development
• Victorian Drivers Licence

 Benefits

• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• 5 weeks annual leave per year (pro rata part time)
• 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

Next Steps

Follow the steps to apply to be redirected to our recruitment platform.

For role specific information please contact Gracie Marzovilla, Cognition Service Manager 03 5976 9012 Mobile: 0481 455 631 - GMarzovilla@phcn.vic.gov.au

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact People Experience team on 9784-2700 (Press 1).

The role ceases advertising on 23rd December 2025

Peninsula Health employees; you must click 'employee login' to apply for this position internally.

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 Information

 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 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 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 healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.