Title:  Senior Occupational Therapist

Grade 3 Occupational Therapist 

• Acute General Medicine | Experience personal and professional development    

• Maroondah Hospital | Car Parking available | Part time considered 

• Permanent Full Time | 5 weeks’ annual leave plus monthly days off   

• $102,091.6- $116,646.40 per annum (dependent on experience)   

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 range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist 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 expertise in acute general medicine to join our occupational therapy team at Maroondah Hospital. The position will be involved in providing direct clinical care, supporting complex decision making and efficient discharge planning to enhance patient flow. The successful applicant will also be involved in providing leadership, high quality supervision to foster staff development and ensure provision of evidence based occupational therapy services. The Eastern Health occupational therapy service is supported by the manager and grade 4 clinical lead occupational therapists. 

About you   

To be successful in this role you will possess: 

• Current occupational therapy registration with AHPRA  

• Demonstrated clinical expertise in acute general medicine 

• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience 

• A strong commitment to high quality care 

• The ability to work as part of a diverse team 

• Excellent communication and organisational skills 

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 

• Flexible working hours | park time considered  

• Salary packaging options  

• Career progression in our teaching hospitals | scholarship opportunities  

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!   

Click here for Position Description. 

Contact Person: Rebecca Nicks 

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