Occupational Therapist - Grade 3 (Rehab at Home)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programs

Scholarships and grants for learning

Job summary

Western Health is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist - Grade 3 for Rehab at Home. You will lead clinical and operational activity, coordinating services and discharge planning to optimise patient recovery in the home setting.

In this part-time, ongoing role, you will mentor teams, drive KPIs and work with stakeholders to develop high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy programs for discharge and home-based rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical expertise in Occupational Therapy.
• Proven leadership experience, including managing and delivering service teams to achieve KPIs and quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support safe and early discharge from inpatient settings and emergency departments as well as reducing length of stay of rehabilitation patients in acute and subacute settings.
• Demonstrated specialist knowledge in clinical reasoning and discharge planning.
• Maximise patient outcomes in their own home through occupation focused rehabilitation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Grade 3 (Rehab at Home)

• Employment Type: Part-Time (64 hours/fortnight), Ongoing
• Salary: OT Grade 3 $104K-$118.9K + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

The Senior Occupational Therapist plays a pivotal role in managing and coordinating Occupational Therapy services for patients receiving rehabilitation in Rehab at Home. Combining clinical expertise with leadership, this role focuses on improving patient outcomes while driving team development. As a senior member of the team, the position involves effective collaboration with key stakeholders during discharge planning, ensuring that realistic and achievable goals are set for patients' rehabilitation journeys.

Key responsibilities:

• Promote and support safe and early discharge from inpatient settings and emergency departments as well as reducing length of stay of rehabilitation patients in acute and subacute settings.
• Demonstrated specialist knowledge in clinical reasoning and discharge planning.
• Maximise patient outcomes in their own home through occupation focused rehabilitation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

About you:

• Advanced clinical expertise in Occupational Therapy.
• Proven leadership experience, including managing and delivering service teams to achieve KPIs and quality outcomes.
• Prioritise and balance demands between providing direct clinical care and engaging in non-clinical tasks such as quality improvement initiatives, program coordination, and strategic development.
• Strategic thinking with a focus on quality improvement.

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.

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.

Ready to make an impact?

Closing date: 11:59pm on 24 November 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Marlies Wanasili (Rehab at Home Service Manager) on (03) 8345 1*** or ***************@wh.org.au.

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, sites and 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, an Immunisation Status 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.