Job posted: 01/05/2024

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Health and Allied Health

Reference: 36505

• Lead, inspire and mentor the Occupational therapy team
• Be part of the Frankston Hospital Redevelopment
• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing available
• Stunning Mornington Peninsula location
• Classification Range: Up to SNR CLIN OCC THER GR3 YR4 (VG6)*
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Do you have the passion to lead a team of dedicated professionals in a dynamic and rewarding environment? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families every day?
If you answered yes to these questions, then you are the perfect candidate for the Acute Senior Occupational Therapist role at Peninsula Health!
Peninsula Health’s inpatient services provide high-quality care for acute, rehabilitation and GEM inpatients. As part of the cohesive and supportive Senior Occupational Therapy team, you will be part of the driving force behind the Occupational Therapy service, ensuring that it meets the highest standards of excellence and innovation.
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.
Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula region are stunning beachside locations with a great sense of community. The Mornington Peninsula offers public transport, educational, sporting, recreational and retail facilities, boutique shops, cafes and spectacular beaches. Peninsula Health is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment for employees and our community. We are a growing healthcare service with exciting new opportunities, with Frankston Hospital currently undergoing a $1.1 billion redevelopment project. Be surrounded by engaged teams, community minded people, restaurants & cafes, beautiful parks & beaches and endless opportunities!
What You Will Be Doing
• Leading, inspiring and mentoring the Occupational Therapy team, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning and growth.
• Providing expert clinical guidance and supervision for the inpatient Occupational Therapy service, ensuring that patients receive safe and effective care that meets their individual needs and goals.
• Managing a diverse and challenging clinical caseload, applying your extensive experience and knowledge in the inpatient subacute/acute setting.
• Contributing to the operational and strategic planning of the Occupational Therapy service, aligning it with the vision and values of the hospital and the wider health system.
• Applications for 32 hours per week considered.
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
• Current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (through AHPRA) or eligibility for AHPRA registration.
• Significant experience as an Occupational Therapist in the inpatient acute setting, with a sound understanding of inpatient and aged care issues and processes.
• Demonstrated understanding of operational management in an inpatient setting
• Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership and supervision of inpatient Occupational Therapy staff and students, promoting professional competence and fostering individual development.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a leading health service that values your skills, experience and passion. You will enjoy a supportive and flexible work environment, competitive remuneration and benefits, and ongoing professional development and career progression.
Don’t miss this chance to take your career to new heights and make a positive impact on the health and well-being of your community. Apply now and join the Peninsula Health team today!
What We can Offer You
• An inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace
• The choice to work on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula with great access to public transport
• A fantastic lifestyle location, a safe friendly environment to live and work with excellent education opportunities
• Low-cost parking across all Peninsula Health sites
• Access to generous Salary Packaging (currently up to $11,660) meaning you pay less tax and have more take home pay!
• Access to Novating Leasing on top of Salary Packing Benefits, meaning you get to drive a new car while saving on tax!
• Employee Assistance Programs to support optimal mental health and physical health including free confidential counselling
• Access to our extensive Workplace Wellbeing Program, which includes a broad range of discounts and special offers
• A range of education and training opportunities, with strong partnerships with providers such as Chisolm and Monash University
• All employees receive annual leave loading (17.5 % on top of ordinary hourly rate)
• Superannuation (currently 11%) is paid on top of your salary
• Employees can take 1 day a month off when working 80 hours per fortnight, in addition to annual leave
• State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
• Strong professional links to hundreds of staff across Peninsula Health
• A growing healthcare service and exciting new opportunities, with Frankston Hospital currently undergoing a $1.1 billion redevelopment project!
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2700.
Thank you for your interest in this role, Peninsula Health is regularly advertising allied health positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to 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:
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.
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.

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