Occupational Therapist

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, providing care for a population of around 300,000 people across the life continuum.

Our network of hospitals and community health services deliver quality, patient-centred healthcare and services that meet the needs of our diverse community.

With specialities including obstetrics, paediatrics, emergency medicine, intensive care, critical care, surgical and general medicine, rehabilitation, and oncology, through to aged care and palliative care.

We are a major teaching and research health facility, training the next generation of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff.

• Exciting opportunity to join the Allied Health Outreach Team

• Attractive salary, supportive and inclusive team

• Fixed term parental leave full time role

• Classification: Occupational Therapist - Grade 1 or 2
• Salary range - $70,564 per annum fulltime to $103,724 per annum fulltime (dependent on experience).

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 Allied Health Outreach Occupational Therapist works with eligible consumers under the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC), providing comprehensive assessment and goal directed care planning to maximise independence and safety in the home and community. The Allied Health Outreach Occupational Therapist is involved in specialist recommendations regarding assistive equipment and home modifications; offering holistic support and education to clients and their carers; the delivery of episodic care and management of referrals to appropriate services and programs

Please refer to the Grade 1 OT Position Description

Please refer to the Grade 2 OT Position Description

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:

Current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (via AHPRA).

Sound knowledge of current Occupational Therapy theory and practice.

Understanding of client self-management principles, the Commonwealth Reablement Model

and Victorian Active Service Model.

A strong interest in working with clients in their home and/or community environment.

Experience and understanding of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Excellent verbal and written communication and report writing skills.

What Next

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact People Experience Team on

For role specific information contact Lorraine Turner on

The role ceases advertising on 5 September 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:

*Please refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement salary circular 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.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.

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