Occupational Therapist, Grade 3 - General Medicine

Monash Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Monash Health is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to lead the General Medicine OT team at Monash Medical Centre. This 0.4 EFT (32 hours per fortnight) fixed-term role runs until November 2027 and offers clinical leadership alongside hands-on practice.

You will shape practice, empower colleagues and influence service delivery in a busy inpatient setting, working in a job-share with another senior clinician.

Qualifications

• Experienced clinician with acute hospital experience.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and coaching skills.
• Commitment to quality improvement and service development.
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention and complex discharge planning for patients with diverse medical needs.
• Lead, mentor and inspire Occupational Therapy clinicians, supporting their professional growth and confidence.
• Champion quality improvement, innovation and meaningful service change.
• Contribute to broader Occupational Therapy leadership across Monash Medical Centre, Moorabbin Hospital and the Victorian Heart Hospital.
• Support clinical governance, workforce development, supervision and education.
• Build strong multidisciplinary partnerships to deliver safe, timely and person-centred care.

Skills

Clinical leadership

General Medicine experience

Discharge planning

Mentoring & coaching

Job description

Occupational Therapist, Grade 3 - General Medicine

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.

We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience. Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south‑east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

To see first‑hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos monashhealth.org/careers.

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.

We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience. Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south‑east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

To see first‑hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos monashhealth.org/careers.

About the Role

Ready to take the next step in your Occupational Therapy leadership journey? Here’s your opportunity to lead, inspire and make a lasting impact!

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced and motivated Senior Occupational Therapist to join our General Medicine team at Monash Medical Centre (MMC). This is a part time (0.4 EFT - 32hrs per fortnight), fixed term opportunity, until November 2027.

This is more than just a senior clinical role. It’s an opportunity to shape clinical practice, empower your colleagues and influence how Occupational Therapy services are delivered across a busy and diverse inpatient environment.Working in a job share arrangement alongside another senior clinician, you’ll provide clinical and professional leadership to our General Medicine Occupational Therapy team while maintaining a hands‑on clinical presence. Together, you’ll foster a supportive, collaborative environment where clinicians can grow, new ideas are encouraged and high‑quality patient care remains at the heart of everything we do.

• Provide expert Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention and complex discharge planning for patients with diverse medical needs.
• Lead, mentor and inspire Occupational Therapy clinicians, supporting their professional growth and confidence.
• Champion quality improvement, innovation and meaningful service change.
• Contribute to broader Occupational Therapy leadership across Monash Medical Centre, Moorabbin Hospital and the Victorian Heart Hospital.
• Support clinical governance, workforce development, supervision and education.
• Build strong multidisciplinary partnerships to deliver safe, timely and person‑centred care.

About You

You’re an experienced clinician who’s ready to make an impact beyond your own caseload.You bring the clinical expertise to navigate complex patient presentations, the confidence to lead through change and, most importantly, a genuine passion for helping others succeed.You're someone who sees opportunities where others see challenges, enjoys bringing people together and understands that great leadership is about empowering those around you.

You’ll bring:

• Extensive acute hospital experience, particularly within General Medicine and complex discharge planning.
• Strong clinical reasoning and the confidence to manage complex and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with a passion for mentoring, coaching and developing others.
• Experience contributing to quality improvement, service development and change initiatives.
• The ability to build trusted relationships and influence positive outcomes across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem‑solving skills.
• A commitment to evidence‑based practice, continuous learning and exceptional patient care.

If you're passionate about clinical excellence, developing people and helping shape the future of Occupational Therapy services, we'd love to hear from you!

Position Description Documentation can be found here.

Our Culture and Values

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future‑focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.

Applications close: 29 October 2026