Title: Senior Occupational Therapist - GEM and Rehab at Home
Burwood East, VIC, AU, 3151
Occupational Therapist Grade 3 - GEM/REHAB@Home Program
- Permanent part-time | 48 hours a fortnight | Enjoy work-life balance
- Burwood location | Carparking on site | Friendly and supportive team
- Opportunity to positively impact the lives of others
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 Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
As the successful candidate, you will be a highly skilled and experienced Grade 3 Senior Clinician with a passion for delivering exceptional patient care. You will bring clinical expertise in a specialist area of Occupational Therapy, demonstrating advanced, consolidated skills and contemporary professional knowledge.
In this leadership role, you will provide evidence-based assessment and intervention to patients while playing a key part in the development and growth of the service. You will also supervise and mentor Occupational Therapists and students, fostering clinical excellence and continuous learning.
The GEM/REHAB@Home program has undergone rapid growth to be one of the largest GEM/REHAB@Home programs in the state, and aims to ensure that people with multiple and complex needs gain access to specialist assessment, diagnostic and management services in their own home.
Flexibility is key, GEM/REHAB@Home is a 7 day a week service and weekend work will be required.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
Qualifications
- B. App Sc (OT), B. Occupational Therapy, MOT prac or recognised equivalent.
- Full Registration held with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
- Member of OT Australia (or eligibility for membership).
- Current Victorian Driver’s License.
Essential
- Minimum seven years clinical OT experience
- Demonstrated clinical expertise and leadership in acute, subacute and/or community Occupational Therapy
- Demonstrated best practice in client assessment and intervention, including evidence of advanced clinical skills and client centred practice in hospital Occupational Therapy.
- A clear understanding of Occupational Therapy Service strategic priorities within a large, healthcare network.
- Well developed leadership skills, including the ability to undertake professional supervision and promote professional competence of other Occupational Therapy staff.
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).
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.
Please click here for position description
Contact Person: Clare Blee or Rachel Fullgrabe
Contact Number: 0439688028
Contact Email: clare.blee@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: 18th of August 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