Occupational Therapist (Rehabilitation)

Western Health; Melton; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programs

Scholarships and grants

Access to learning academy

Professional growth programs

Job summary

Western Health is seeking a motivated Grade 2 Occupational Therapist for a part-time role based in Melton, Australia. This fixed-term position runs from August 2026 to July 2027, supporting clients in a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.

The ideal candidate will have full AHPRA registration and experience in rehabilitation settings, providing clinical interventions to promote client independence. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Full AHPRA registration required.
• Experience working in rehabilitation settings.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Passion for providing high quality care in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments and interventions to upper limb rehabilitation clients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for optimal client care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience in rehabilitation

AHPRA registration

Job description

Role Summary

• Division: Integrated Community Health Services
• Program: Community Programs
• Department: SACS
• Enterprise Agreement: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect)
• Job Function: Allied Health Professionals
• Location: Melton
• Employment Type: Part‑Time (60.8 hours/fortnight), Fixed Term (August 2026 – July 2027)
• Salary: Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
• Hours: 0.8 EFT (60.8 hours/fortnight)

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Grade 2 Occupational Therapist with an interest in working in outpatient rehabilitation environments.

Our outpatient rehabilitation team consists of an Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist, Social Worker, Allied Health Assistant, Exercise Physiologist and Physiotherapists. They work together supporting clients from Bacchus Marsh, Melton and Caroline Springs following neurological events to regain independence.

This is a fixed‑term, parental leave cover position from 3 August 2026 until 30 July 2027.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will be working as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide clinical interventions that focus on optimising client function and independence to support clients to achieve their own individualised goals. You will be supported by an experienced Grade 3 clinician with regular supervision and access to professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment and interventions to rehabilitation-based clients, specifically upper limb therapy.
• Work in a multidisciplinary approach to care.

About You

• Full AHPRA registration.
• Experience working within rehabilitation settings.
• Highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Passion for delivering high quality care working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Closing Date

11:59pm on 13 July 2026.

Benefits and Development

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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.

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