Occupational Therapist

DPV Health Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DPV Health is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Adult OT team across Broadmeadows and a new site in Epping. The full-time role may consider part-time 0.6 EFT+ and focuses on adults with chronic conditions and physical disabilities.

You will work in a multidisciplinary setting, provide client-centred care, supervise staff where appropriate, and contribute to service development and QA while travelling between sites.

Qualifications

• Qualified OT with AHPRA registration.
• Experience in community health and CHSP/HACC/NDIS funding preferred.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centred OT care to adults with chronic conditions and disabilities.
• Develop and implement client-centred care plans in a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to quality assurance and service development projects.
• Supervise Grade 1 staff, OT students and Allied Health Assistants where appropriate.
• Liaise with external services and partners to ensure quality service.

Skills

Multidisciplinary team

Clinical documentation

Autonomous caseload management

Group OT intervention

Verbal and written communication

Client-centred care

Education

Qualification in Occupational Therapy

AHPRA registration

Job description

We have an opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist, looking to establish a career in community health to join our large and supportive Occupational Therapy team across sites, primarily Broadmeadows, and our upcoming new site at Epping. The role is full time but will consider Part Time (0.6EFT +). We are seeking an OT with knowledge and skills in delivering a broad scope of occupational therapy services to adults with chronic medical conditions and physical disabilities.

Great People. Great Careers. Excellent Healthcare

DPV Health is a leading healthcare service provider in Melbourne's northern growth corridor, delivering a wide variety of clinical, community health and wellbeing services.

Our People are the foundation of DPV Health; they are what make our organisation thrive and the ones who create meaningful change in people's lives. Over 700 professionals support and deliver excellent health care to our community at DPV Health. We are always looking for passionate, driven, great people to join our team and make a lasting impact. That is why we foster a workplace culture that is as rewarding as it is inclusive. We are committed to supporting Our People to lead fulfilling lives, no matter who they are, or where they are from - or where they are going.

Our workplace culture is committed to DPV Health values and celebrates workforce diversity reinforcing the positive approach we have to the way people contribute, communicate, engage and interact. Our People deserve to feel empowered and supported as they pursue their professional goals, learn new skills, and achieve meaningful milestones in their work. At DPV Health, we foster an environment that promotes greater growth, innovation, and collaboration, so you can feel elevated every day.

Our employee benefits, connect, recognise, and support Our People, acknowledging and valuing everyday contributions to the success and culture at DPV Health. We strive to ensure that Our People thrive at work and in all personal and professional pursuits. We invest in Our People, proudly offering a diverse range of opportunities including knowledge sharing, ongoing learning and development, leadership development, connectedness, and celebration; these are key pillars in our culture.

That's the DPV Health Way. For a full list of our benefits and more on great careers at DPV Health, please see our website.

Job Description

Greatness starts here

Working as part of the Adult Occupational Therapy team, and reporting to the Occupational Therapy Team Leader, you will be responsible for:

Providing client centered care with a high standard of clinical services and expertise to adult clients with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. As part of this role your day-to-day responsibilities will include;

• Working as an active member of the OT team, providing holistic client centred OT care to members primarily of the Hume and Whittlesea communities.
• Applying evidence based clinical skills and knowledge in the management of a diverse caseload with a focus on prevention, early intervention, restorative and strength-based interventions to facilitate the maintenance and/or improvement of activities of daily living.
• Working in a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement client centred care plans
• Be involved in quality assurance and service development projects to enhance innovative and efficient practices
• Supervising Grade 1 staff members, OT students and Allied Health Assistants where appropriate
• Liaising with external services/suppliers, 3rd parties and partners to ensure a quality service is provided to our communities
• Actively engage in team meetings and case discussions both within the OT team and the Health and Wellbeing team.

Desired Skills and Experience

Bring your great, everyday!

To be successful in this role you will bring demonstrated experience working within a multidisciplinary team managing complex clinical presentations relating to the restoration or maintenance of functional capacity in clients with chronic medical conditions and physical and/or psychosocial disabilities.

You will possess a range of skills and requirements, including;

• Qualification in Occupational Therapy with registration as a Occupational Therapist with AHPRA
• Sound theoretical knowledge base and the commitment to continuing Professional Development to ensure best practice/evidence-based interventions.
• Well-developed clinical skills and demonstrated ability to support a coordinated approach by working with a range of stakeholders to improve health outcomes as agreed with your clients.
• A minimum of 3 years working as an Occupational Therapist, preferably in a community setting working with CHSP, HACC, Support at Home and NDIS funding.
• Enjoy working within a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary team environment.
• You will have proven ability to deliver a service in line with best clinical practice.
• Have a clear understanding of community health and values that reflect working in community health.
• Experience of running group OT intervention.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including detailed report writing.
• Autonomous, with good caseload and time management skills.
• Experience working with people with chronic health conditions, physical and/or psychosocial disability.

The fine print

• Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check, International Police Check (if applicable), hold a valid WWCC and NDIS Clearance.
• Full driver license and travel between sites required.

Applications close; We will be reviewing applications as they come through and we may take the ad down earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.

Closing date for applications will be 23rd October 2026.

Our Talent Experience

For further information, please contact Carole McNamara at [e-mail].

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DPV Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring we have an inclusive, diverse and safe workplace for our staff and clients. To us diversity means people of any age, family situation, cultural and linguistic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical sex characteristics, ability or disability, health, life experience, socio-economic situation, faith, spirituality and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. We encourage all individuals to apply.

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We will not be accepting applications from agencies for this position.