Title: Senior Occupational Therapist
Burwood East, VIC, AU, 3151
Senior Occupational Therapist – Grade 3
- Permanent part-time working 24 hours per week | Support your ideal work-life balance
- Peter James Centre Burwood East | Convenient location with easy access to on-site parking, major roads and public transport
- Join our dynamic Geriatric Evaluation and Management inpatient team and grow your leadership skills
About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate and experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) inpatient team. In this rewarding role, you will provide evidence-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions, supporting patients through complex clinical decision-making and discharge planning to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Working with a diverse and engaging caseload, you will play a key role in supervising occupational therapists and students, while leading and contributing to quality improvement and research initiatives. As a senior member of the team, you will have leadership responsibilities and will collaborate closely with our highly supportive multidisciplinary allied health team to deliver exceptional, person-centred care.
This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your leadership skills while making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults and their families.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- AHPRA Registration as an Occupational Therapist
- Demonstrated clinical expertise in subacute occupational therapy
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A strong commitment to high quality, values-based care and interdisciplinary teamwork
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.
About 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.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Mentor and Shadowing program
- Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
- Study and professional development leave
- Friendly and supportive teams
- Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
- Fitness passport for work-life balance
- Employee assistance program accessible to you and your loved ones
- Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
- Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
- Access to private health insurance offers
- Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
- Cafes at all our 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 applications.
Please click here to view the Position Description.
Contact Person: Nichola Terrington
Contact Number: 0437 661 949
Contact Email: Nichola.Terrington@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: Friday 2 October 2026
Need help submitting your application?
Contact the Hiring Manager listed in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (option 1) for support.
Click here for the Candidate Guide for help with our recruitment process!
Our Values in Action
Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day