Disability Services - Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist

Job Description
Posting Start Date: 17/04/2025
Req ID: 3163
Job Title: Disability Services - Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist
Employment Status: Permanent Part Time
Job Location: Frankston
Job Description:
Attractive Salary and Leave Entitlements, Paid Superannuation and Tax benefits
Flexible work conditions including the ability to work from home as well as the office
Fun, friendly and supportive team with professional development opportunities
Classification: Occupational Therapist G2 YR 1(VF6) to G3AY4 (VG13).

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 Disability Services Team Occupational Therapy (OT) Clinical Lead you will play a vital role in providing specialised support for people with disabilities (PWD) who are connected to our health service. This role will be the primary point of contact for individuals with disabilities, ensuring they receive timely and appropriate access to health and disability supports in both inpatient and community settings. The Disability Services Team OT Clinical Lead will focus on navigating the complexities of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and addressing the unique needs of individuals with complex disabilities through comprehensive assessments, advocacy, and transdisciplinary guidance.

For more information refer to Position Description

What You Need
We anticipate you will have:

A relevant graduate qualification in Allied Health and current APHRA registration or professional association membership for non-AHPRA professions.
High level understanding and experience of working with PWD and the NDIS and health interface
Skills and experience navigating complex systems for people with a disability who present with a broad range of needs
Established skills in completing holistic assessments with a functional impact focus
A current Working with Children Check
A current and valid Victorian Drivers Licence


What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact People Experience Team on +784-2700
For role specific information contact insert contact Sophia Westphal on 0404 875 4+6
The role ceases advertising on 1st May 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: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
Please refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 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-1+ vaccinations.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.

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