Occupational Therapist - Grade 3

Western Health; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 104,000 - 119,000; Part time

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Superannuation

Job summary

Western Health in Melbourne seeks a Grade 3 Occupational Therapist to join the Aged Care Inpatient OT team. You will carry a clinical caseload, supervise Grade 2 OT and Allied Health Assistant staff, and lead service development.

This part-time, ongoing role offers extensive involvement in education, multidisciplinary collaboration, and quality improvement activities. Based at multiple Western Health sites, you will deliver evidence-based, person-centred OT care to an inpatient aged care cohort

Qualifications

• Strong clinical leadership and ability to supervise junior staff.
• Experience delivering evidence-based, person-centred occupational therapy.
• Competence in assessment and treatment of inpatient aged care patients.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality, evidence-based patient care.
• Represent OT in committees and meetings.
• Contribute to case conferences and family feedback sessions.
• Provide supervision to junior staff and students.
• Lead service development and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Evidence-based practice

Assessment skills

Team supervision

Education and teaching

Job description

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Program: Allied Health Occupational Therapy

Department: Allied Health Occupational Therapy

Enterprise Agreement: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect

Job Function: Allied Health Professionals

Role Summary

• Location: Multiple Western Health sites
• Employment Type: Part-Time (45.6 hours/fortnight), Ongoing
• Salary: OT Grade 3 $104K-$118.9K + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

An exciting opportunity exists for a Grade 3 Occupational Therapist to join the Aged Care Inpatient Occupational Therapy team at Western Health. The successful applicant must have well developed assessment and treatment skills in the delivery of evidence-based, person-centred Occupational Therapy (OT) services to an inpatient aged care cohort. This position works as part of an innovative and energetic multidisciplinary team and involves the supervision of Grade 2 OT and Allied Health Assistant staff. Key components of the role include clinical OT leadership; carrying a clinical caseload, supervision of clinical staff, supporting and teaching of OT staff, clinical education of Occupational Therapy students and service development.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver high quality, evidence-based person-centred care.
• Participate and represent Occupational Therapy in relevant committees, working groups and meetings.
• Participate in and contribute to relevant case conferences, team meetings, client/family feedback meetings.
• Provide high-quality supervision to junior staff and students.
• Lead service development and evaluation through quality improvement activities or research projects where appropriate.

About you:

• Demonstrate commitment to provision of occupation-based client centred occupational therapy practice.
• Have extensive knowledge and experience in aged care service provision.
• Have best practice skills and knowledge in Dementia and Delirium care.
• Have strong organizational, collaboration and communication skills.
• Have experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrate consolidated clinical leadership skills.
• Have experience in quality improvement and research.

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About Western Health

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Whyjoinus?

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
• Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

• Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
• Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

• Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
• Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

• Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Closingdate: 11:59pm on 23 November 2026.

Enquiries:For further information about this role, contact Sharon Neale on 0468 538 541 or [e-mail] .

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services,sitesand operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, anImmunisationStatus Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

Western Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.