Acute OT: Lead Clinician & Mentor (Grade 2)

Barwon Health; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working conditions

Staff wellbeing program

Extensive professional development

Salary packaging benefits

Living expenses cap

Meals & entertainment cap

Job summary

Barwon Health is seeking an experienced occupational therapist to manage a varied acute caseload across medical and surgical wards. You will participate in daily multidisciplinary discharge planning meetings and support the learning and development of junior staff and students. A 1:2 weekend shift requirement applies.

We value strong communication, IT proficiency, and a commitment to reflective practice as part of ongoing professional development within a supportive hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration with relevant clinical experience in line with Award/Agreement requirements.
• Ability to work independently in a clinical setting and support development of others.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills for collaborative practice.
• Proficient in IT systems with commitment to reflective practice and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical caseload across medical and surgical wards to support clinical demand.
• Participate in multidisciplinary assessment, treatment and review.
• Contribute to service development, policy implementation and data quality.
• Provide supervision and learning support for junior staff, Allied Health Assistants and students.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Influencing skills

IT systems proficiency

Education

AHPRA registration

Job description

Barwon Health is seeking an experienced occupational therapist to manage a varied acute caseload across medical and surgical wards. You will participate in daily multidisciplinary discharge planning meetings and support the learning and development of junior staff and students. A 1:2 weekend shift requirement applies.

We value strong communication, IT proficiency, and a commitment to reflective practice as part of ongoing professional development within a supportive hospital environment.