Weekend Occupational Therapist - Flexible Hours & Growth

Eastern Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Work-life balance

Wellbeing support

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Job summary

Eastern Health is recruiting Weekend Occupational Therapists (Grade 2) for flexible weekend opportunities across acute services in Victoria. Roles available as part-time and casual positions, with shifts tailored to balance clinical development and personal commitments.

Join our multidisciplinary Allied Health teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred care and develop skills in acute care, rehabilitation, or specialty streams within Melbourne’s eastern health network.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to evidence-based, person-centred care.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to work weekends and casual shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy assessment and treatment in acute settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan and implement care.
• Support patient-centred goals and discharge planning where appropriate.
• Engage in professional development and best practice in OT.

Skills

AHPRA registered

OT experience

Team collaboration

Patient-centred care

Communication skills

Flexible weekend

Education

Bachelor of OT

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Job Posting Date: 23 Sept 2026

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Weekend Occupational Therapist | Multiple Opportunities Available

• Enjoy flexible weekend work to support your ideal work-life balance
• Part-time and casual Grade 2 opportunities across acute services

Looking for a flexible weekend opportunity that allows you to build your clinical skills while maintaining work-life balance? Join Eastern Health's Occupational Therapy team and make a meaningful difference to patient care.

Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne’s east and beyond.

About the role

We are seeking Grade 2 Occupational Therapists to join our weekend Allied Health teams across a variety of acute settings. You'll work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, providing careto support positive outcomes and experiences for patients. We offer flexible weekend opportunities across all of our acute sites, with a range of shift lengths available to suit individual preferences and work-life balance needs.

Whether your interests are in acute care, rehabilitation, community programs, or specialty streams such as neurological, musculoskeletal, or cardiorespiratory therapy, Eastern Health offers a supportive, inclusive environment with diverse career pathways and professional growth opportunities.

What you’ll bring

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Dynamic, enthusiastic and proactive approach to practice.

What we offer

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:

• Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
• Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
• Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.

Interested in joining us?

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply and share what you can bring to the role.

You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.

Job Posting End Date: Sunday 25 October 2026

Need help submitting your application? Contact the person listed in the advertisement or our Talent Acquisition team for support on [phone] (option 1) or [e-mail], including discussing any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.

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