Occupational Therapist, Grade 2 — Community Rehab & Home Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellness initiatives

Onsite childcare

Mentoring & career development

Job summary

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, education and research in Melbourne. The Health Independence Program (HIP) delivers multi-disciplinary rehabilitation to help clients optimise function at home and in the community.

This occupational therapy role involves home, centre and community assessments, working with Neurological, Musculoskeletal and aged care conditions. Based at Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital and Royal Talbot, staff may work across Austin Health sites.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention, primarily in rehabilitation (Neurological, Musculoskeletal and Aged Care).
• Advanced written and verbal communication with clients, families and the clinical team.
• Demonstrated organisational ability in time and caseload management.

Responsibilities

• Be an effective member of the Health Independence Programs (HIP) team, helping clients and carers navigate the health system and deliver high-quality, accessible, client-centred services.
• Work with patients with Neurological, Musculoskeletal, spinal and age-related conditions, in home, centre or community settings.
• Actively contribute to the ongoing development of the HIP service and participate across Austin Health sites as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Occupational Therapy

Rehabilitation

Job description

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, education and research in Melbourne. The Health Independence Program (HIP) delivers multi-disciplinary rehabilitation to help clients optimise function at home and in the community.

This occupational therapy role involves home, centre and community assessments, working with Neurological, Musculoskeletal and aged care conditions. Based at Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital and Royal Talbot, staff may work across Austin Health sites.