What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at The Alfred Foundation?
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.
HARP is a service within the range of Health Independence Programs (HIP), and reports to the Acute and Integrated Care clinical program, within the HAC program. HARP aims to prevent avoidable hospital presentations and admissions. The Alfred HARP services achieves this through multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary models of care. Providing services to people with chronic needs and or complex psychosocial backgrounds. The service is designed with a central ‘hub’ of discipline specific clinicians and ‘spokes’ of geographically based teams.
The Role
Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP) is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team providing complex care in the community to a diverse range of clients. The role of HARP is to promote health independence and optimise health outcomes for patients at risk of hospital admission. We educate, safety net, and connect patients to community resources and primary care and partner with a range of agencies internal and external to the organisation. We operate across three sites within The Alfred Health Group of hospitals (Sandringham, Caulfield and Prahran). The successful applicant will have a passion for complex patient care and significant relevant experience within the acute and community sector as well as excellent collaboration and communication skills.
Qualifications And Experience Required
For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Emma Jessup 0409 623 808 HARP Operations Lead
Applications close at 11.00 pm on Friday 12th of June 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.
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.
- Permanent position
- Full time, part time job share will be considered
- Occupational Therapist Grade 2, Year 1-4 (VF6-VF9)
- Alfred Health location
- Great staff benefits!
HARP is a service within the range of Health Independence Programs (HIP), and reports to the Acute and Integrated Care clinical program, within the HAC program. HARP aims to prevent avoidable hospital presentations and admissions. The Alfred HARP services achieves this through multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary models of care. Providing services to people with chronic needs and or complex psychosocial backgrounds. The service is designed with a central ‘hub’ of discipline specific clinicians and ‘spokes’ of geographically based teams.
The Role
Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP) is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team providing complex care in the community to a diverse range of clients. The role of HARP is to promote health independence and optimise health outcomes for patients at risk of hospital admission. We educate, safety net, and connect patients to community resources and primary care and partner with a range of agencies internal and external to the organisation. We operate across three sites within The Alfred Health Group of hospitals (Sandringham, Caulfield and Prahran). The successful applicant will have a passion for complex patient care and significant relevant experience within the acute and community sector as well as excellent collaboration and communication skills.
Qualifications And Experience Required
- B. App Sc (OT), B. Occupational Therapy, MOT prac or recognised equivalent
- Full Registration held with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA)
- Member of OT Australia (or eligibility for membership)
- Current Australian Driver’s License (unrestricted)
- Current Working with Children’s Check
- Minimum three years’ clinical experience in Occupational Therapy
- Experience in home visiting, managing caseloads in the community; experience in general medicine and chronic disease management (including recognising and escalating deterioration)
- Demonstrated best practice in client assessment and intervention
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate and modify service delivery in accordance with evidence-based practice
- Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
- 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 position, please contact Emma Jessup 0409 623 808 HARP Operations Lead
Applications close at 11.00 pm on Friday 12th of June 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.