Title:  Occupational Therapy - Transition Care Program

Occupational Therapy - Fixed term position - Transition Care Program

• Fixed Term Full Time | 12 month contract | 5 weeks’ leave & monthly day off
• Work in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne | Close to public transport  
• Be a valued member of Eastern Health's well recognised Allied Health team  

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical, and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community. Our Healthier Together promise underpins our strategic plan – which is to serve the growing and changing needs of our community and to care about and develop our staff. We believe our people make the difference.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for a skilled and passionate occupational therapist with clinical experience in the aged persons population to join the Transition Care Program team on a fixed term, full time position (maternity leave cover). 

The Transition Care Program (TCP) at Eastern Health provides short term support and care to older people. Working as an integral part of the interdisciplinary TCP team, the occupational therapists are responsible for the provision of high-quality assessments and interventions, to maximise functional independence, safety and quality of life of the Transition Care Program clients.

About you 
To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Highly developed interpersonal and engagement skills
• Current Occupational Therapy registration with AHPRA
• An interest in working with the older persons population
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

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 (which we will pay for). We will notify unsuccessful candidates.

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

Please click here to view position description 

Contact Person: Carlie Huppatz

Contact Number: 9955 7585

Contact Email: carlie.huppatz@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 28/04/2025

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) 

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