Bayside Health Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026. We are seeking a casual occupational therapist to join our Hand Therapy team at The Alfred Grade 2 Occupational Therapist (classification VF6 – VF9) – Hand Therapy Flexible casual role in the outpatient setting O pportunities for growth and development in a supportive team environment Grow your career with experience in a major trauma hospital / tertiary health care setting Position Description An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join the Hand Therapy in a casual capacity. The successful applicant will apply their knowledge, skills and expertise to deliver safe and effective evidence-based care to outpatients in the Hand Therapy clinic. At a Grade 2 level, Occupational Therapists are required to demonstrate autonomy in practice whilst also contributing strongly to the multi-disciplinary team by providing high-quality assessment and intervention for new hand fractures, surgical repairs, and complex upper limb trauma conditions. The OT will support, teach and train Grade 1 OT staff members, assistants and students. Department The Alfred Hand Therapy Service operates Monday to Friday and is a combination of plastic surgery clinics and standalone appointments. There are opportunities for development in brachial plexus injury, burns, and acute trauma. This role is aligned to our fracture and post-operative care clinics – working in close consultation with the Plastic surgery team. Essential Knowledge and skills: Current registration with AHPRA Current Working with Children’s Check Minimum three years’ clinical experience in Occupational Therapy Demonstrated clinical skills and awareness of OT clinical practices in hand and upper limb therapy Demonstrated ability to design and fabricate custom-made orthoses/splints Demonstrated participation in professional development relevant to the position. Established skills in organisation, planning and priority setting. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to promote teamwork, and a proven ability to relate effectively to people at all levels of the organisation Demonstrated ability to evaluate and modify service delivery in accordance with evidence-based practice. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the principles of continuous quality improvement Demonstrated skills in clinical supervision and teaching Desirable but not essential: Experience working at a tertiary health setting. AHTA membership Staff Benefits Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax *subject to availability Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Bryley Scher Clinical Operations Lead - Occupational Therapy on b.scher@alfred.org.au or Helen Scott, Senior Occupational Therapist, Plastics, Hand Therapy and Burns Stream Leader,h.Scott2@alfred.org.au Applications close at 11.00 pm on Tuesday 3rd of March 2026. 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.
