Occupational Therapist - CHSP

Mercy Health Australia; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Melbourne seeks an Occupational Therapist for the Commonwealth Home Support Program. You'll conduct assessments and provide tailored care to support older adults in living independently. Ideal candidates have an Occupational Therapy degree and experience with aged care issues. This role offers flexible working arrangements with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• A valid and current unrestricted driver's license.
• Demonstrated understanding of aged care issues.
• Experience in aged care service systems (My Aged Care).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for older adults.
• Develop tailored recommendations and strategies.
• Collaborate within the Occupational Therapy department.

Skills

Empathy with older adults

Autonomous decision-making

Collaborative team environment

Compassionate and flexible approach

Education

Recognised degree in Occupational Therapy

AHPRA registration

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Occupational Therapist - CHSP role at Mercy Health Australia

Employment Type: Full time - fixed term until 30/6/2027; Part time opportunities considered.

Hours: 38 hours per week with ADO.

Salary: as per EBA Grade 2, year 1-4

Location: Hybrid/Parkville

Application: Please upload resume, cover letter, and relevant qualifications

Contact: Leesa Musarra; [e-mail]; 0468 565 421; Umesh Baskaran: [e-mail]; 03 8754 3162

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, Mercy Health offers opportunities to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it\'s about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

As an Occupational Therapist in the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) team, you\'ll work with older adults who are motivated to remain living safely and independently in their own homes.

• You'll conduct comprehensive assessments and provide tailored recommendations to help clients reach their goals. This may include education, strategy development, assistive technology prescription, and home modification recommendations.
• No two days are the same—this is a varied and rewarding role with a strong focus on person-centred care and occupational outcomes.
• You'll be part of a supportive team, including Grade 3, 2, and 1 Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Assistants.
• The CHSP team is embedded within the broader Occupational Therapy department at Werribee Mercy Hospital, offering opportunities to collaborate, contribute, and grow professionally across services.
• We offer regular supervision via a structured support system, and encouragement to pursue ongoing professional development aligned with your career goals.

What you\'ll bring

• A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration.
• A valid and current unrestricted driver\'s license.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience of aged care issues, the aged care service system (My Aged Care) and empathy with older adults is essential.
• The ability to work autonomously, make decisions, organise own workload and monitor own performance to achieve predetermined targets.
• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
• The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check
• Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people\'s lives - and your career. Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now. Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land on which our Head Office is based, and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present. The team at Mercy Health is diverse and we are proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries: Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists

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