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.
Bayside Health Peninsula Care Group is a 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 Care Group, 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.
The Disability Services Team supports people with disabilities across inpatient and community settings, improving access, inclusion, and health outcomes. The team works collaboratively to navigate complex disability pathways and embed inclusive practice across the health service.
As the Disability Services Clinical Lead, you will provide specialist occupational therapy expertise and act as the primary point of contact for disability‑related clinical support. The role focuses on NDIS navigation, comprehensive disability assessments, transdisciplinary consultation, and advocacy for people with complex needs.
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to support complex care planning, reduce preventable hospital re‑presentations, and drive system‑wide improvements aligned with the Inclusive Victoria State Disability Plan and the Peninsula Health Disability Action Plan, helping build a disability‑confident and inclusive health service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver advanced occupational therapy expertise and evidence-based care for people with disabilities.
- Implement key goals of care from the Victoria: State Disability Plan 2022-2026 and the Peninsula Health Disability Action Plan 2023-2025.
- NDIS capacity building across the Peninsula Care Group network
- Conduct Comprehensive Disability Needs Assessment.
- Complete OT functional assessments and complete NDIA functional capacity reports in collaboration with the inpatient treating team to support complex NDIS pathways.
- Collaborate with community and NDIS service providers
- Support teams in managing complex disability care planning and provide preventative care for PWD at risk of re-presenting to hospital.
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