Title:  Occupational Therapist / Allied Health Team Leader

Occupational Therapist Grade 3 / Allied Health Team Leader - Hospital in the Home (HITH)

• Part-time parental leave cover working 24 hours per week | Flexible hours to support your ideal work-life balance

• Based at Maroondah Hospital with provision of in-home care as required 

• Collaborative multidisciplinary teams | Work alongside professionals from diverse fields supporting patients in the community and the HITH clinic 

About the role

An exciting parental leave opportunity exists for an experienced Occupational Therapist to step into the role of Allied Health Team Leader / Grade 3 Occupational Therapist within our Hospital In The Home (HITH) team. Primarily based at Maroondah Hospital, this role combines clinical allied health leadership with hands-on occupational therapy practice, offering the opportunity to shape both patient outcomes and team performance. 

We are seeking a skilled and experienced clinician with strong expertise in occupational therapy assessment and intervention, complemented by demonstrated leadership capability. In this dual role, you will provide senior clinical care to a mixed general medicine / surgical caseload while also leading, supporting and developing a team of allied health clinicians. You will oversee day-to-day operations of the team, support staff supervision and professional development, contribute to workforce planning, and ensure high standards of clinical practice are maintained across the service. 

As Team Leader, you will play a key role in service coordination, quality improvement and change management, working closely with the broader multidisciplinary team and the HITH Nurse Manager (NM) to drive positive outcomes for patients and staff. As a Grade 3 clinician, you will provide expert clinical input, complex case consultation, and mentorship to less experienced staff.  

You will be an enthusiastic and adaptable leader with excellent communication, organisational and clinical reasoning skills, sound judgement, and a genuine commitment to patient-centred care and staff wellbeing. Experience in leading teams, managing competing priorities and supporting change within a healthcare setting will be highly regarded. 

This role offers a rewarding opportunity to build on your clinical and leadership expertise, supported by a collaborative multidisciplinary team and the HITH NM.  

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Minimum seven years’ clinical experience in Occupational Therapy.   

• Demonstrated clinical expertise and leadership in specialty practice area.   

• Demonstrated best practice in client assessment and intervention, including evidence of advanced clinical skills and client centred practice.  

• 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.   

• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and modify service delivery to foster innovation and evidence-based practice.   

• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to promote teamwork, and a proven ability to relate effectively to people at all levels of the organisation.  

• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.

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: Andrea Totney

Contact Number: 9871 3197

Contact Email: Andrea.Totney@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: Sunday 16 August 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.

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