Occupational Therapist - Multiple Positions - LHSN

Eastern Health; Alexandra; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowances

Professional development bonuses

Clinical supervision from experienced professionals

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Eastern Health in Victoria is seeking passionate and dynamic Grade 2 Occupational Therapists for part-time and full-time roles across multiple sites. In this exciting position, you will provide evidence-based care and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Supervisory responsibilities are included, aiming for professional growth in a supportive environment. The role also comes with generous salary packaging options, professional development opportunities, and access to travel allowances.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy.
• Previous Occupational Therapy experience (at least 24 months).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy care.
• Supervise and support Grade 1 staff and Allied Health Assistants.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapists – East Metro & Murrindindi Local Health Service Network (LHSN)

• Fixed term, Part‑Time & Full‑Time opportunities available until February 2027!
• Grade 2 roles | Immediate start in an exciting new service!
• Work available at multiple sites across the Local Health Service Network (LHSN)
• Strong supervision provided & PD opportunities
• Generous salary packaging options; ADOs for full‑time staff

Are you a qualified & passionate Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge? Join us at Eastern Health!

Victoria’s Local Health Service Network is a partnership with Alexandra District Health, Eastern Health, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, as well as Yea & District Memorial Hospital, now part of the East Metro & Murrindindi Local Health Service Network (LHSN). Each health service will retain its individual identity, however this new Network will strengthen collaboration, increase access, and improve health outcomes for our community.

About the role

As part of an exciting new pilot project, Eastern Health is welcoming clinicians who are interested in working across the newly established Local Health Service Network.

The LHSN is therefore seeking passionate and motivated Grade 2 Occupational Therapists to join our Allied Health teams across a variety of acute and subacute settings. You will provide high‑quality, evidence‑based occupational therapy care to diverse patient groups while collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to support optimal outcomes and experiences for patients. In this role, you will also supervise, teach, and support Grade 1 staff, Allied Health Assistants, and students, contributing to the ongoing development of occupational therapy services alongside senior clinicians.

Whether your interests are in acute care, rehabilitation, community programs, or specialty streams such as neurological, musculoskeletal, or cardiorespiratory therapy, the LHSN offers a supportive, inclusive environment with diverse career pathways and professional growth opportunities. To succeed, you will be a dynamic and enthusiastic team player committed to collaboration, continuous learning, and delivering person‑centred care.

Benefits of Joining the Allied Health Reliever Pool Pilot

Working across multiple hospitals in the Allied Health Reliever Pool offers a range of professional and personal benefits, including:

• Travel allowances to support travel between participating hospital sites
• Professional development bonuses to support ongoing learning and career growth
• Clinical supervision from experienced allied health professionals
• Diverse clinical experience across multiple hospital settings and specialties
• Flexibility and variety in work locations and teams

This pilot program provides a unique opportunity to broaden your clinical exposure while receiving structured support and incentives.

About you

To be successful you will possess:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy
• Previous Occupational Therapy experience (at least 24 months)
• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
• A strong commitment to high‑quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID‑19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

• Mentor and Shadowing program
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
• Study and professional development leave
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Fitness Passport for work‑life balance
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers
• Digital upskilling, such as Excel and Power‑BI training
• Cafés at all of our Hospitals

Good to know

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child‑safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine‑preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency applications.