Grade 2 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.

• Generous Salary Packaging and Employee Benefits Program

• Limited Term Part Time, 48 hours per fortnight until 8/11/2026 - applicants seeking full time work invited to enquire

• Frankston, Mornington Peninsula & surrounding locations

• Classification: Grade 2*

On 1 January 2026 five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together 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.

Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of over 300,000 people. Our Mission is to strive for healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care. To realise this mission we need people who seek a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation, look 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

As a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist within our Hand Therapy Service, you will bring established clinical expertise in person-centred care for individuals experiencing hand trauma, acute injuries, and degenerative conditions. Your role will involve:

• Clinical Excellence: Conducting comprehensive assessments of hand and upper limb conditions, underpinned by a strong understanding of anatomy, biomechanics, and functional impact.
• Collaborative Practice: Working as an integral member of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced outpatient clinic and hand therapy setting.
• Inpatient Support: Contributing to the care of surgical inpatients through targeted hand therapy interventions and discharge planning.
• Communication & Leadership: Demonstrating effective communication skills to support clinical decision-making, patient education, and team collaboration.
• Supervision & Mentorship: Providing guidance and supervision to Grade 1 clinicians, students, and Allied Health Assistants as required, fostering professional growth and service excellence.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a specialised clinical area while contributing to a supportive and innovative team environment.

Please see Position Description

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:

• Bachelor or tertiary equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
• Current registration with the Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy Board of Australia (via AHPRA)
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the management of acute and chronic and upper limb conditions.
• Demonstrated competency in all aspects of splinting and wound care.
• Ability to supervise other staff to promote professional competence as required
• Monitors own performance. Takes an organised and methodical approach to the prioritisation of tasks and regularly plans and tracks progress.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills in a variety of settings.
• Keeps up to date with professional development and seeks the expertise and advice of others
• Eligibility for membership to Occupational Therapy Australia / Australian Physiotherapy Association or Australian Hand Therapy Association

What Next

For role specific information please contact Rosie House on

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to the Recruitment & Onboarding team on , option 1.

To Apply: Please submit your application before the closing date of 5/10/2025. Applications will be reviewed as received; interviews may occur before the close date. We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement before the closing date.

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.