Occupational Therapist

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Bayside Health’s ABI Rehabilitation Centre at Caulfield Hospital is seeking a Senior Clinician Occupational Therapist (VG3-VG6) for a permanent full-time role, with part-time considered, to lead Community Rehabilitation Service for adults with acquired brain injury. The ideal candidate will have seven years in OT, including inpatient or community rehab and ABI experience, plus proven leadership and supervision of junior staff and AHAs. Benefits include regular clinical supervision, ongoing development, salary packaging, onsite parking, childcare, and easy transit access. Apply with a tailored CV and cover letter that demonstrates leadership and multidisciplinary collaboration; applications close 9 March 2026 11pm AEDT. For inquiries contact Cristie Windfeld-Lund.

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.

• Permanent position
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight) - part time considered
• Occupational Therapist Grade 3, Year 1-4 (VG3-VG6)
• Located at Caulfield Hospital
• Great staff benefits and team environment!

The Department

Alfred Health's Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation Centre provides specialist state-wide rehabilitation services for people with moderate to severe acquired brain injuries including traumatic brain injuries, stroke, hypoxic brain injuries and other causes of non-progressive brain injury. The service is comprised of an inpatient rehabilitation service, a community rehabilitation service and a 4-bed transitional living service.

The Role

The Senior Clinician Occupational Therapist is responsible for:

• Providing leadership to enhance the clinical and professional skills of the ABI Community Rehabilitation Service Providing high quality assessment and intervention for patients within the ABI Community Rehabilitation Service.
• Providing leadership in the development of a collaborative interdisciplinary team approach to achieve optimal patient care and outcomes and to minimise clinical risk.
• Providing regular clinical supervision to junior staff and AHAs to engender excellence in Occupational Therapy Service provision for community clients
• Enhancing the overall functioning of the ABI Community Rehabilitation Service by supporting quality improvement activities

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Bachelor in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience. This should include rehabilitation experience within inpatient rehabilitation or community rehabilitation programs
• Experience working with clients with an ABI

Staff Benefits

Alfred Health’s ABI Service provides you with access to regular clinical supervision, opportunities for continued professional development and being part of a friendly and supportive team.

Other organisational benefits include:

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
• Close to public transport and shops

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

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Cristie Windfeld-Lund, Manager of ABI Community team and TLS on 03 9076 7423.

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Monday 9th March 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.