Social Worker/Occupational Therapist Grade 2

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community‑based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service 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.

Crisis Assessment Team/EPS/Triage - Clinician

Take advantage of our laid‑back lifestyle, our cultural diversity, café culture and easy access to so much more in the Inner South.

- Permanent, Full‑Time & Part‑time positions (64 or 80 hrs+ADO ‑ negotiable)

- 7 day rotating roster ‑ including night duty

- Non‑clinical days, personal development leave entitlements negotiable

- Social Worker / Occupational Therapist Grade 2

- Located at The Alfred

- $3,000 AUD relocation allowance available

Department

Alfred Mental & Addiction Health is responsible for the operation of services which focus on people with a mental illness residing in the Inner South Eastern area of Melbourne.

About the role

The Emergency Psychiatry team is comprised of dedicated and compassionate mental health clinicians. We celebrate diversity within our workforce and are a socially active team with a genuine interest in each other’s wellbeing. We set high standards and our team is committed to delivering timely and effective care to individuals in need, ensuring their well‑being and promoting recovery. We also value higher learning and have our own practice development clinicians who are dedicated to supporting the professional growth of clinicians to provide the best care possible.

This is an incredibly unique and diverse role, which branches across four main areas – Crisis Assessment and Treatment, Triage, Emergency Psychiatry and APACER. Unlike other mental health services where staff generally are siloed into one specific team, this is a fantastic opportunity to work across a variety of unique settings and be a valued member of a supportive team which provide support across each stream depending on demand.

About you

Approved tertiary qualifications and registration with the Occupational Therapy Board via AHPRA, or eligible with AASW.

Minimum of 3 years post‑graduate experience. Previous work within an acute community mental health setting is highly regarded.

Drug and alcohol experience is desirable.

Australian working rights, satisfactory completion of a Working with Children Check and current Influenza vaccination.

What’s in it for you

Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision, Portable long service leave from other public health services, Fitness Passport (Discounted subscription membership at numerous gyms across Melbourne), Supportive multi‑disciplinary team environment, Located close to public transport and cafes, Great employment benefits as part of Alfred Health – Wellbeing initiatives, car parking (subject to availability), onsite gym, childcare services, access to salary packaging, novated leasing and discounted health insurance and banking.

How to apply

If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter.

Enquiries

Chris McKenna on ph: 0427 486 315 or Lisa McKenzie on ph: 0448 337 910 or email: L.Mckenzie@alfred.org.au

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.

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au

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