Occupational Therapist - Grade 2

svha; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Staff discounts via SV Foundation

Job summary

St Vincent's Health Australia is seeking an experienced Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join the Health Independence Programs (HIP) Community Rehabilitation team in Melbourne. You will deliver client-centred occupational therapy across home and centre-based settings, supporting function, independence and meaningful rehab goals.

Candidates will have four years of post-graduate experience, AHPRA registration, and strong communication and planning skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or other recognised qualification.
• Current registration with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency).
• Minimum four years' post-graduate experience in rehabilitation/community settings.
• Demonstrated OT clinical skills in community rehabilitation.
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to professional development and high-quality care.
• Understanding HIP continuum of care and time-limited episodes.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred OT services across home and centre-based community rehabilitation settings.
• Support clients recovering from injury/illness and those with chronic conditions to regain function and independence.
• Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team in alignment with HIP goals.
• Contribute to continuous service improvement and patient outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

AHPRA registration

Job description

Job Description

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.

Your Contribution

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 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
• Current Victorian driver's licence

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.

Closing Date

21 November 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]

Contact

Peter Hawkins

Team Leader - Community Rehabilitation

0438 648 858

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.