Occupational Therapist (Grade 2), Acute

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

About the Role

The successful applicant will carry a varied acute caseload encompassing medical and surgical wards to support clinical demand across the hospital. There are opportunities for collaborative teamwork including participation in daily multidisciplinary discharge planning meetings. The role will support the learning and development of junior occupational therapy staff, Allied Health Assistants, and Occupational Therapy undergraduate students. The role includes a 1:2 weekend shift requirement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based allied health care through independent management of a clinical caseload and participation in multidisciplinary assessment, treatment and review
• Contribute to service development and improvement by supporting clinical policy implementation, data and documentation quality, and innovative practice
• Demonstrate leadership and collaboration through participation in committees, supervision of junior staff/students, and effective communication with stakeholders
• Maintain professional accountability by adhering to registration, credentialing, legislative and organisational requirements, while engaging in continuous learning and reflective practice

What we’re looking for

• Current AHPRA registration (where applicable) with relevant clinical experience in line with Award/Agreement classification requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a clinical setting, with the capability to support and contribute to the development of others
• Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective, collaborative and culturally safe working relationships
• Proficient in IT systems with a commitment to reflective practice, ongoing professional development and alignment with organisational values

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
• Living expenses capped at $9,010
• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Diversity and Inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child Safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)