Leisure & Lifestyle Assistant - Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit

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.

• Great team, respectful culture & supportive management
• Continue your Mental Health career in the Adult Inpatient Unit
• Permanent, full time position
• Skip the traffic & work close to home in Frankston, gateway to the gorgeous Mornington Peninsula
• Classification Range: Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant - Grade 2 (IN32)*

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 team is responsible for the development and implementation of intervention plans, therapy and activity programs for consumers admitted to the Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit at Frankston Hospital. The unit is a 29-bed inpatient facility, which provides Acute Mental Health Services to adults aged 18-65 with a range of health conditions.

Allied Health offer a specialised activity program for consumers with Mental Health related concerns including Schizophrenia, Depression and Trauma. The Allied Health team encourages promotion of a person's retained cognitive ability and physical function, reducing isolation and creating a calm, supportive environment. Programs include education, behavioural activation, positive sensory stimulation and engagement in meaningful occupation through social and creative group activities and 1:1 person centred interventions/activities.

The Leisure and Lifestyle Assistants support the provision of quality care to assist consumers in achieving their goals. The Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant is a valued member of the multidisciplinary team, assisting with group facilitation, non-clinical tasks and client care under the guidance of the treating care team.

For a more in depth look into the role, please see - Position Description

What You Need  We anticipate you will have:

• Certificate IV qualification in Leisure and Lifestyle Assistance or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to deliver programs to adults with mental health concerns, cognitive impairment or changed behaviour
• Ability to work with individuals and groups utilising diversional and meaningful activities based on patient needs and preferences
• Ability to contribute to consumer care plans as part of the multidisciplinary team

What Next If you experience any issues signing in, registering or role specific information, please feel welcome to contact Vanessa Rooth via email at or phone

The role ceases advertising on: 14 August 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 and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: It is strongly recommended that this role is up to date with Covid-19 vaccination.

*Please refer to salary circular for for salary range Victorian Public Health Sector (Health And Allied Services, Managers And Administrative Workers) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

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