Grade 2 Occupational Therapist - Neurotrauma

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Alfred Health is hiring a permanent Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join the Neurotrauma service at The Alfred, with 0.8 EFT across weekdays and 0.2 EFT across weekends on a Sunday to Thursday roster, 80 hours per fortnight plus a monthly ADO. You’ll deliver high quality inpatient OT for neurotrauma, neurosurgery and stroke with clinical autonomy while collaborating with an active interdisciplinary team. The role includes leading teaching, supervision and quality improvement, plus strong professional development and excellent staff benefits. To succeed, demonstrate at least three years’ acute OT experience with client centred practice, supervision or teaching, hold AHPRA registration, a valid driver’s licence and WWCC; influenza vaccination or approved exemption is required. Apply by 11pm AEST on 1 August 2026, and tailor your CV and cover letter to highlight leadership, QI and relevant outcomes. For inquiries contact Bryley Scher.

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 focused 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.

Grade 2 Occupational Therapist, Neurotrauma (Neurosurgery, Stroke, Trauma)

• Permanent full time role (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO) 
• This role includes 0.8 EFT across weekdays and 0.2 EFT across weekends, ideally working a Sunday-Thursday roster  
• Grade 2 Acute Occupational Therapist (VF6-VF9)
• Located at The Alfred
• Exciting opportunity to be upskilled in a unique area of occupational therapy practice from a supportive senior team
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

The Alfred Health Occupational Therapy Department operates across The Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals, with clinical services aligned to Alfred Health's strategic goals and operational performance targets. The Occupational Therapy Service is committed to the provision of high-quality, evidence-based care, and strongly values professional development and clinical supervision.

The benefits of working within the Occupational Therapy department at Alfred Health include the following:

• Access to regularly scheduled Professional Development opportunities and cross-campus education, supported by a strong clinical supervision framework.
• A commitment to developing your clinical, non-clinical and leadership skills with a focus on promoting personal development and career progression and providing opportunities to participate in Research and
• Quality Improvement initiatives.
• A focus on work-life balance and employee well-being with access to formal employee support programs.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive organisation with opportunities for personal growth, development and career progression.
• Unique opportunity to gain clinical experience and specialist expertise in a range of clinical areas.
• Roles that are also well supported to encourage new, emerging or transitioning Grade 2 clinicians to continue to develop their clinical and leadership skills.

The Role

The Occupational Therapist - Grade 2 is responsible for the provision of Occupational Therapy Services within a neurotrauma clinical caseload, appropriate to their level of experience and competency.

At Grade 2 level, Occupational Therapists are required to display autonomy of practice, whilst also contributing strongly to the interdisciplinary team. It is an expectation that Grade 2 clinicians will provide high quality inpatient assessment and intervention to maximise functional independence, safety and quality of life for patients with neurological, stroke, trauma and orthopaedic conditions. This is achieved through a commitment to patient-centred care, collaborative practice and evidence-based knowledge.

The Grade 2 clinician leads various teaching/training and quality improvement activities across the Occupational Therapy Service, and is responsible for the supervision and mentoring of junior Occupational Therapy staff, Allied Health Assistants and/or undergraduate students. They may also be required to represent Allied Health and/or their discipline at various internal/external forums (as directed by the Allied Health Manager - Occupational Therapy).

Skills and Experience Required

• B. App Sc (OT), B. Occupational Therapy, MOT prac or recognised equivalent. 
• Full Registration held with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA). 
• Member of OT Australia (or eligibility for membership). 
• Current Australian Driver’s License (unrestricted). 
• Current Working with Children’s Check 
• Minimum three years’ clinical experience in Occupational Therapy, with pre demonstrated best practice in patient assessment and intervention. 
• Clinical experience and knowledge of client-centred, occupational service delivery in an acute setting (clinical skills in neurotrauma, neurosurgery stroke highly desirable)
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and modify service delivery in accordance with evidence-based practice.  
• Demonstrated skills in clinical supervision and teaching. 
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the principles of continuous quality improvement. 
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to promote teamwork, and a proven ability to relat effectively to people at all levels of the organisation
• Demonstrated participation in professional development relevant to the position. 
• Established skills in organisation, planning and priority setting. 

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Bryley Scher, Clinial Operations Lead, Occupational Therapy - [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEST, Saturday 1st August 2026. 

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.