Occupational Therapist – Multiple Positions Across Various Locations
Casual, permanent and fixed-term opportunities available | Full-time and part-time positions
Grade 2 roles including weekend shifts to support patient flow
Opportunities for career growth | Mentorship and ongoing education provided
Are you a qualified and passionate Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge?
Join us at Eastern Health!
About the role
We are seeking passionate and motivated Grade 2 Occupational Therapists to join our Allied Health teams across a variety of acute and subacute settings.
You will provide high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy care to diverse patient groups while collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to support optimal outcomes and experiences for patients.
In this role, you will also supervise, teach, and support Grade 1 staff, Allied Health Assistants, and students, contributing to the ongoing development of occupational therapy services alongside senior clinicians.
There are opportunities to be involved in service improvement initiatives and research led by Grade 3 and Grade 4 Clinical Leads, helping to shape the future of occupational therapy at Eastern Health.
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.
To succeed in this role, you will be a dynamic and enthusiastic team player committed to collaboration,



continuous learning, and delivering person-centred care.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy.
2+ years of Occupational Therapy experience.
Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience.
A strong commitment to high-quality care.
The ability to work as part of a diverse team.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
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 Advantages, view the extensive range here!




Mentor and Shadowing program
Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
Study and professional 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 benefits scheme
Access to private health insurance offers
Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
Cafes at all our hospitals
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.
Our Values in Action
Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
Contact Number:
Contact the Hiring Manager listed in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (option 1) for support.
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📌 Occupational Therapist (Melbourne)
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Melbourne