Occupational Therapist — Rotations, Mentoring & Growth

Austin Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellness program

Onsite childcare

Mentoring & career development

Job summary

Austin Health’s Occupational Therapy Department is a busy, patient‑centred unit in Melbourne. The Grade 2 role sits within Outpatients, Acute, Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Better@Home, offering diverse clinical streams and opportunities to rotate across areas.

You’ll join a supportive culture with strong supervision and on‑the‑job training, aimed at advancing your clinical skills and professional growth while contributing to excellent patient care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Passion, interest and appropriate clinical experience.
• Commitment to developing clinical skills and supporting others.
• Effective self-management and organisational skills in a dynamic clinical environment.
• Collaborative spirit and commitment to building strong working relationships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to person-centred, high-quality care and positive patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent clinical care: complete person-centred assessment, intervention and complex discharge planning in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in quality supervision and professional development with regular teaching and support; provide supervision to Grade 1 Occupational Therapists.
• Contribute to a positive workplace culture through collaboration, wellbeing and shared learning.
• Participate in research, quality improvement and clinical education initiatives within your service area.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication

Collaborative team player

Self-management

Organisational skills

Person-centred care

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Austin Health’s Occupational Therapy Department is a busy, patient‑centred unit in Melbourne. The Grade 2 role sits within Outpatients, Acute, Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Better@Home, offering diverse clinical streams and opportunities to rotate across areas.

You’ll join a supportive culture with strong supervision and on‑the‑job training, aimed at advancing your clinical skills and professional growth while contributing to excellent patient care and teamwork.