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 our Tranisition Care Program

• Supportive and inclusive team

• Permanent Part time role (4 days a week)

• Classification : Occupational Therapist - Grade 2

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 Transition Care Program (TCP) at Peninsula Health sits within the Rehabilitation, Ageing, Pain and Palliative Care Services (RAPPS) cluster and provides a comprehensive range of multidisciplinary services across multiple service sites across the Mornington Peninsula. TCP works with older people at the interface between hospital, the community and home and aims to minimise inappropriate extended hospital lengths of stay and prevent unnecessary admissions to the Emergency Department.

For more Information - Please see Position Description

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Masters of Occupational Therapy Practice or Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent

•Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) - Occupational Therapy, with no restrictions.

• A minimum of 3 years professional experience in working with older adults

• Current Driver's Licence

• Capacity to supervise OT students, Grade 1 Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Assistants

• Computer literate

What Next

For role specific information contact Jen Mapleston on

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

The role ceases advertising on 02/10/2025.

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 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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