Allied Health Clinician

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery improvement research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026 Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service Peninsula Health Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health a newly merged health service with more than 22000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce providing new training education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026 all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

Casual Allied Health Clinician Ngamai Wilam Residential Eating Disorder Program

• Casual
• Based in Armadale
• Social Worker or Occupational Therapist Grade 2
• Rotating shift roster including morning and afternoons

Why Join Us

• Comprehensive orientation and education Well provide you with the knowledge and skills to thrive.
• Be part of a brand-new purpose-built service Shape an innovative model of care from the ground up.
• Specialist statewide service Join a team operated by Alfred Health delivering high-quality evidence-based care.
• Ongoing professional development Benefit from structured education and regular professional supervision.
• Great staff benefits IncludingFitness Passport (subsidised gym membership) salary packaging flexible health insurance options and discounted childcare services.

About Us

Ngamai Wilam is anewly built 12-bed residential eating disorder treatment facility in Armadale opened in July 2025. Jointly funded by theAustralian Federal Governmentand theVictorian Government thisspecialist statewide servicewill be managed by Alfred Health.

Ngamai Wilam provides24/7 trauma-informed recovery-focused carefor adults aged 18 and over in agender-inclusive home-like therapeutic environment. With a strong emphasis onfamily and chosen supports our team is dedicated toperson-centred care that promotes long-term recovery.

About the Role

As anAllied Health Clinician (Social Worker or Occupational Therapist)at Ngamai Wilam you will:

• Play a key role in supporting individuals on their recovery journeywithin a residential eating disorder program.
• Conductcomprehensive psychosocial assessmentsand collaboratively developgoal-oriented care plans.
• Deliverevidence-informed therapeutic interventionsto support individuals with eating disorders and co-occurring mental health challenges.
• Workautonomously within a small supportive team with direct access to leadership and clinical expertise.
• Collaborate closely withnurses peer workers dietitians and lived experience practitionersin a trulymultidisciplinary environment.
• Contribute to service development and innovation ensuring best-practice care for participants.

About You

• For Occupational Therapists:Bachelor of Applied Science (OT) or equivalent from a recognised school of Occupational registration required.
• For Social Workers:Approved Social Work degreeeligible for membership with the AASW.
• Apassion for working with individuals experiencing eating disordersand a commitment torecovery-oriented practice.
• Experience (or strong interest) in eating disordersacross hospital community or specialised programs (desirable).
• Postgraduate qualifications or working towards (desirable).
• Experience working inresidential or mental health settings(desirable).
• A strong understanding of theVictorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act (2022)and relevant legislation.
• Current Victorian DriverLicense Working with Children Check and Background Check.

Interested Apply Now!

If youre excited about the opportunity to be part ofa pioneering brand-new service clickAPPLYto submit yourresume and cover letter.

NOTE: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

For more information contactFran Craig (Facility Manager)via email:

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 dont 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 departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

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