Reference Number:53749:Occupational Therapist - Acute - Grade 1 or 2

Employment Type:Fixed Term Full Time (FT)

Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Grade 1 or 2 Occupational Therapists to join our acute inpatient team.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

- Northern Hospital Epping
- Broadmeadows Hospital
- Bundoora Centre
- Craigieburn
- Mernda Community Hospitals
- Kilmore District Hospital

In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

The OT department at Northern Health prides itself on being inclusive, supportive and committed to evidence-based practice. We are a team of OT's who are driven by positive patient outcomes and team work.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity exists for a Grade 1 or 2 Occupational Therapist to join our team at Northern Health. The role involves working in a quick-paced acute hospital setting that provides a high-level clinical service to a variety of acute inpatients.



Based predominately on the acute general medical wards, you will work collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team to facilitate dynamic discharge plans that are patient centred care and support access and flow throughout the health service.

This is a full-time fixed term (maternity leave) position until 29 January 2027 and is based at our Epping Campus.

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Clinical experience within an inpatient setting
- Proven ability to work autonomously and excel within a multidisciplinary team
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Enjoy a fast paced environment
- Posess a commitment to lifelong learning

Alternatively, you can contact Danika Arney, Occupational Therapy Clinical Leader on

Applications close 14 August 2026

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- Access to salary packaging & EAP
- Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision‑making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

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📌 Occupational Therapist - Acute - Grade 1 or 2 (Melbourne)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Melbourne