Title: Occupational Therapist Rotational Program
Requisition ID: 6810

Location:
Eastern Health, VIC, AU, 3128

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Job Posting Date: 24 Jul 2026
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Occupational Therapist – Grade 1 Rotational Program

Full-time permanent and fixed term opportunities | 5 weeks annual leave + monthly day off included
Varied clinical experience | Work across a range of Eastern Health sites and community settings
Continuous learning culture | Participate in workshops, training, and development programs

About the role

An exciting opportunity is available for a Grade 1 Occupational Therapist to join our Physical Health Occupational Therapy team on a full-time basis. This rotational role offers exposure to a diverse range of clinical settings across acute, subacute and community care, providing an excellent foundation to develop your skills and broaden your experience. Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you'll be empowered to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care while benefiting from strong clinical supervision, mentoring and ongoing professional development opportunities.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:
Current occupational therapy registration with AHPRA.
A good understanding of clinical theory/practice and client-centered care.
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to work as part of a diverse team.
Strong organisation and self-management skills.





Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role, and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

About Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

Mentor and Shadowing program
Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
Study and career development leave
Friendly and supportive teams
Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Fitness passport for work-life balance
Employee assistance program accessible to you and your loved ones
Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements




Salary packaging options and an employee advantages scheme
Access to private health insurance offers
Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
Cafes at all our hospitals

Next steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference and are eligible to work in Australia. We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know

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 – 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.

Please click here to view the Position Description.

Contact Person: Nichola Terrington

Contact Number: 0437 661 949

Contact Email: [email protected]

Job Posting End Date: Wednesday 26 August 2026

Need help submitting your application?

Contact the Hiring Manager listed in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (option 1) for support.

Our Values in Action

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

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