Acute Neuro OT | Stroke Care Specialist (Grade 2)

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programs

Scholarships and grants

Job summary

Western Health in Melbourne is seeking a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to work across acute stroke/neurology and general acute services. The role is full-time, ongoing, and based at Melbourne CBD and inner metro sites with supervision by a Grade 3 OT and a supportive multidisciplinary team.

You will deliver evidence-based, person-centred OT, apply advanced clinical reasoning, and supervise Grade 1 staff. The role includes service improvement, documentation, and opportunities for ongoing

Qualifications

• Qualified OT with experience in acute stroke/neurology.
• Strong evidence-based and occupation-based practice.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based, person-centred occupational therapy with the multidisciplinary team.
• Apply advanced clinical reasoning to assess, plan, and manage caseloads.
• Provide supervision and support to Grade 1 staff.
• Participate in service improvement, quality initiatives, and clinical education.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to professional development activities.

Skills

Neuro assessment

Acute care

Clinical reasoning

Supervision

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Western Health in Melbourne is seeking a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to work across acute stroke/neurology and general acute services. The role is full-time, ongoing, and based at Melbourne CBD and inner metro sites with supervision by a Grade 3 OT and a supportive multidisciplinary team.

You will deliver evidence-based, person-centred OT, apply advanced clinical reasoning, and supervise Grade 1 staff. The role includes service improvement, documentation, and opportunities for ongoing