Occupational Therapy - Transition Care Program
Occupational Therapy - Transition Care Program
Permanent Full Time | 5 weeks' leave & monthly day off
Work in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne | Close to public transport
Be a valued member of Eastern Health's well recognised Allied Health team
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 Healthier Together promise underpins our strategic plan - which is to serve the growing and changing needs of our community and to care about and develop our staff.
We believe our people make the difference.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity is available for a skilled and passionate occupational therapist with clinical experience in the aged persons population to join the Transition Care Program team on a full time position.
The Transition Care Program (TCP) at Eastern Health provides short term support and care to older people.
Working as an integral part of the interdisciplinary TCP team, the occupational therapists are responsible for the provision of high-quality assessments and interventions, to maximise functional independence, safety and quality of life of the Transition Care Program clients.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
Highly developed interpersonal and engagement skills
Current Occupational Therapy registration with AHPRA
An interest in working with the older persons population
A strong commitment to high quality care
The ability to work autonomously and as part of a diverse team
Excellent communication and organisational 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.
Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year.
Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.
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 professional development leave
Friendly & supportive teams
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Fitness Passport for work-life balance
Employee Assistance program accessible for 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 of 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 application
Our Values in Action:
Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
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📌 Occupational Therapy - Transition Care Program (Melbourne)
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Melbourne