Title:  Occupational Therapist - Casual

Requisition ID:  1342
Location: 

Eastern Health, VIC, AU, 3128

Job Posting Date:  3 May 2025

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Occupational Therapist – Grade 2 Casual – weekend and weekday work available

 

  • Casual roles available in our acute and subacute service
  • Box Hill & Maroondah Hospitals | Weekend and weekday
  • Experience flexible working | Opportunities to work autonomously
  • Inpatient wards | Potential to work in other areas | Salary packaging

Are you looking to live and work in a world city like Melbourne? 

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

 

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 a skilled and passionate occupational therapist with

clinical experience working in inpatient settings to work during weekdays or weekends. Weekday work available in our inpatient acute and subacute teams and weekend work available in our inpatient acute service at Box Hill Hospital and Maroondah Hospital. Eastern Health’s Occupational Therapy Service is committed to providing high quality, evidence-based care for our patients, whilst supporting our staff to develop their clinical skills and advance their careers.

 

About you

 

To be successful in this role you should possess:

  • AHPRA Registration
  • Demonstrated clinical experience in acute inpatient settings
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • A strong commitment to high quality, values based care
  • Strong commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork and client centered practice

 

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing 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
  • Salary packaging options
  • Career progression in our teaching hospitals
  • Applications will be screened upon receipt
  • Part time applications will be considered

 

Next Steps

 

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note:

  • All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
  • All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
  • You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
  • Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

 

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

 

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

 

If you are an Allied Health professional (Physiotherapist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist, etc.) - Email Molly.McLean@easternhealth.org.au to assist in finding you opportunities!

 

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

 

 

Please click here for a position decription 

Contact Person: Rebecca Nicks

Contact Number: 0419594899

Contact Email: rebecca.nicks@easternhealth.org.au

 

Need help submitting your application?

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

Our Values in Action:

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

 

If you are an Allied Health professional (Physiotherapist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist, etc.) - Email Molly.McLean@easternhealth.org.au for us to assist in finding you opportunities!