Title:  Occupational Therapist - Acute rehabilitation

Occupational Therapist – Grade 2 

• Peter James Centre | Rehabilitation subacute services | Eastern Health 

• Full time, permanent role | 5 weeks’ annual leave + monthly day off

• Support through training and professional development | Experience career progression      

Are you a qualified & passionate Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge?     

Join us at Eastern Health!  

Eastern Health  

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a comprehensive range of high quality acute, sub-acute, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care and community health services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.      

About the role    

An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic and skilled Occupational Therapist to join Eastern Health, working with a Rehabilitation inpatient population, including work with neurological inpatients. This position is involved in providing evidence based occupational therapy assessment and interventions, while supporting complex decision making and effective discharge planning, with this varied and rewarding caseload. The successful applicant will supervise occupational therapists and students and will participate in quality and research projects.  You will work closely with our supportive allied health team to provide excellent patient care.      

About you      

To be successful in this role you should possess:    

• AHPRA Registration    

• Demonstrated clinical experience in subacute occupational therapy    

• Strong interest in neurological rehabilitation 

• Excellent communication and organisational skills   

• Ability to be flexible and change work priorities as required in a dynamic service   

• A strong commitment to high quality, values based care    

• Strong commitment to collaborative interdisciplinary teamwork and patient centered practice    

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment. 

What we offer  

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here! 

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities 

• Friendly & supportive team 

• Flexible working hours 

• Salary packaging options 

• Career progression in our teaching hospitals 

Next Steps 

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia. 

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates. 

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.  

Good to know: 

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team. 

• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees. 

• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture. 

• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. 

• Advertising may end before the closing date. 

• We do not accept recruitment agency application 

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles. 

Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day    

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**  

Please click here for position description 

Contact Person: Nichola Terrington

Contact Number: 0437661949

Contact Email: nichola.terrington@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 25/08/2025

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) 

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day