Occupational Therapist - Grade 2

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 104 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Staff discounts & promotions

Résumé du poste

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne is seeking a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join the Health Independence Program (HIP) Community Rehabilitation team in Melbourne. You will provide high-quality, client-centred OT services across home and centre-based settings, helping clients regain function and independence.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, AHPRA registration, and at least four years of post-graduate experience in rehabilitation or community care, along with

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or other relevant recognised qualification.
• Current registration with AHPRA.
• Minimum four years' post-graduate experience in a rehabilitation or community-based setting.
• Demonstrated occupational therapy clinical skills in community rehabilitation.
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to professional development and service improvement.
• Understanding HIP continuum of care and goal-focused episodes of care.

Responsabilités

• Provide high-quality, person-centred OT services across home and centre-based community rehabilitation settings.
• Work with clients recovering from injury or illness, or frail or with chronic conditions to regain function and maximise independence.
• Deliver goal-oriented episodes of care within the HIP model.

Connaissances

Clinical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Planning

Problem solving

Goal-oriented care

Formation

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Description du poste

• Full Time, Fixed Term - 23 November 2026 to 11 June 2027
• Occupational Therapist - Grade 2, Community Rehabilitation
• Supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary team
• Challenging and rewarding community rehabilitation role
• Excellent benefits, including salary packaging

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join the Health Independence Programs (HIP) Community Rehabilitation team.

Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality, person-centred and goal-oriented occupational therapy services across home and centre-based community rehabilitation settings. You will work with clients recovering from injury or illness, as well as people who are frail or living with chronic conditions, supporting them to regain function, maximise independence and achieve meaningful rehabilitation goals.

Classifications for this position will be Occupational Therapist Grade 2 ($90,000 - $104,000 per annum).

Your Contribution

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or other relevant recognised qualification
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Minimum four years' post-graduate experience in a relevant rehabilitation and/or community-based setting
• Demonstrated occupational therapy clinical skills and experience within community rehabilitation
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development, service improvement and high-quality clinical care
• An understanding of the HIP continuum of care, including individualised, time-limited and goal-focused episodes of care
• Commitment to the values and healthcare philosophy of St Vincent's

What We Offer

• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff discounts and promotions through the St Vincent's Foundation
• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
• Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement

About Health Independence Programs

The Health Independence Program (HIP) provides integrated and coordinated care across the hospital and community interface, supporting improved client outcomes, hospital demand management and patient flow. SVHM's HIP services operate across several locations, including Fitzroy, Kew and Fairfield, and are delivered in partnership with North Richmond Community Health (NRCH). This position sits within the Community Rehabilitation team, with services currently delivered from Kew and Fairfield. Community Rehabilitation supports people recovering from traumatic injury or illness, as well as people who are frail or living with chronic conditions, to regain optimal function and maximise their independence. Our programs offer a supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary environment with a strong focus on person-centred, goal-oriented care.

Working at St Vincent's

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service providing a diverse range of adult clinical services. We are driven by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission, and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website for further information regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to meet mandatory immunisation/vaccination requirements, including influenza vaccination.

Contact

Peter Hawkins
Team Leader - Community Rehabilitation
0438 648 ***