• Attractive salary, supportive and inclusive team
• Permanent 16 hours a fortnight part time role (Monday to Friday)
• Salary Packaging Options available
• Classification : Occupational Therapist (Grade 3)
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 Senior Occupational Therapist is responsible for working with all members of the PPMS multi-disciplinary team, HIP Manager and stakeholders across Peninsula Health to ensure clients receive optimal occupational therapy intervention in persistent/chronic pain management. As a senior clinician, the Occupational Therapist also provides education to clinicians, students and other stakeholders and participates in programme evaluation.
Please refer to Position Description
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
• General registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Demonstrated post-graduate experience working in a clinical role, preferred previous experience working in a persistent pain management clinic
• Proven ability to fulfil expectations in key areas including assessment, best practice treatment and contributing to the delivery of a multi-disciplinary persistent pain self-management program
• Demonstrated commitment to Professional Development relevant to pain management areas
• Interest and/or experience in Quality improvement and research activities
• Able to use basic computer programs and well developed report writing skills
• Relevant post graduate qualifications or working towards the same
• Experience with group facilitation
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 Tessa Heine at theine@phcn.vic.gov.au
The role ceases advertising on 17 July 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 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.
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