Title:  Senior Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Grade 3 (Senior Clinician) 

• Limited Term Part Time | 22.8hrs a week until June 2026 | Enjoy work-life balance
• Community Health | Multidisciplinary team | Healesville Hospital & Yarra Valley Health  
• Opportunity that will afford you growth and influence as a clinician and leader 

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 

We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist who is passionate about working with adults in the Community. The Senior OT will provide expert clinical occupational therapy services to adults receiving services at Eastern Health Community Health, Healesville Hospital and Yarra Valley Health, utilising both individual and group therapy models.   

This position sits within the Health & Ageing Team and presents opportunities to work within a multidisciplinary team as well as provide clinical supervision to a small team of Occupational Therapists, allied health assistants and undergraduate students. 

You will:  

• Work with the Team Leader and other senior professionals to guide and coach the operational and professional performance of the team. 

• Ensure key performance indicators and targets are achieved.  

• Demonstrate an ability to develop allied health individuals and teams and build a positive team culture. 

• Promote an integrated service that is consistent with the missions and values of Eastern Heath. 

To be successful in this role you will possess: 

• Qualifications as per Key Selection Criteria 

• Current registration with AHPRA  

• 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 

• Experience with MAC/CHSP, SWEP registration, NDIS reports (desirable) 

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.