Title: Senior Occupational Therapist
Wantirna, VIC, AU, 3152
Senior Occupational Therapist Grade 3
- Temporary part-time or full-time opportunity until September 2027
- Wantirna Health | Easy access to on-site parking and flexible hours to support your ideal work-life balance
- Subacute caseload supporting NDIS transitions and discharge planning
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Grade 3 Occupational Therapist to join our supportive Occupational Therapy team in a specialist role focused on NDIS transitions and discharge planning.
This position offers a unique opportunity to develop and utilise advanced skills in:
- Complex discharge planning
- NDIS navigation and systems advocacy
- Capacity building and participant-centred practice
- Multidisciplinary leadership and collaboration
- Service development and quality improvement
You will work closely with an experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team to support people with complex needs to achieve safe, sustainable and timely transitions from hospital to community-based supports.
You will be supported by experienced Grade 3 Occupational Therapy colleagues onsite, as well as a Grade 4 Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, providing opportunities for professional support, supervision and collaborative problem solving.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
- Demonstrated clinical expertise in subacute occupational therapy and a strong understanding of NDIS processes
- Advanced skills in clinical reasoning, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and advocacy
- A strong commitment to high quality, values-based care and interdisciplinary teamwork
- A commitment to improving outcomes for diverse and vulnerable
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: Bianca Furmston
Contact Number: 0409 437 547
Contact Email: Bianca.Furmston@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: Sunday 13 September 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