Occupational Therapist – Adult Allied Health Team
Box Hill &/or Eltham locations with Hybrid Working options
Grade 3
Competitive salary starting at $112,******
Access up to $15,900 per year in tax-free salary packaging benefits, helping you increase your take-home pay.
Ongoing
Full-Time
position (open to discuss alternative arrangements such as part time or compressed working weeks)
Professional Development Leave & Budget
Wellbeing day benefit per year
Who are we?
At healthAbility, we do more than deliver healthcare, we empower people to live their best lives.
As a trusted community health provider, we work to address the root causes of vulnerability, prevent disease, and promote lifelong wellbeing through holistic, person-centred care.
Our multidisciplinary teams support individuals to manage long-term health conditions, including diabetes and mental health challenges, while helping older people and people with disability maintain their independence and thrive in their communities.
With a broad range of tailored primary health, care management, in-home and community support services, and major hubs in Box Hill and Eltham, we provide accessible, high-quality care close to home across Melbourne's eastern and north-eastern suburbs.
Why work with us?
At healthAbility, we believe that caring for our people is just as important as caring for our clients.
When you join us, you'll become part of a supportive, collaborative and values-driven culture where multidisciplinary teams are passionate about improving community health.
We foster an environment that is flexible and connected, encouraging continuous learning, skilled growth and the opportunity to build a meaningful career with real impact.




As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, respected and valued.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, with age being no barrier.
Job Description
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a
Grade 3 Senior Occupational Therapist
to join our supportive and professional multidisciplinary team in an
ongoing full time
capacity.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Delivering high-quality, evidence-based services to adult clients
Developing and
supporting the Occupational Therapy team
capability through clinical supervision, mentoring and peer learning opportunities.
Work closely with the Occupational Therapy Team Leader
to further develop and strengthen healthAbility's service delivery framework, liaise with relevant stakeholders to support effective referrals, and overall improve access to inclusive supports for adults and older adults in our community, particularly with
Neurodevelopmental
and
Psychosocial disability
Be part of a
forward-thinking organisation
that is exploring and embedding innovative technologies,



to support clinical excellence, efficiency, and improved client outcomes.
Build
strong relationships
with clients, families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams to achieve meaningful outcomes and support wellbeing.
Manage a
diverse workload
effectively, maintaining accurate documentation, reporting, and compliance with funding, professional, and organisational requirements.
Contribute to a collegiate team culture
through case discussions, supervision, quality improvement activities, and support of students and junior staff.
Promote safe, ethical, and evidence-based practice while working across community health settings and healthAbility service locations.
Desired Skills and Experience
Minimum
7 years' experience
as an Occupational Therapist, ideally within community health or a related service setting.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and with external service providers.
Experience
completing and, mentoring/supervising
clinicians to complete assessments, report writing and intervention with adult clients with
neurodevelopmental and psychosocial disabilities
.
Knowledge and experience with
NDIS funding
.
Demonstrated ability to contribute to a culture of shared learning, collaboration, and problem-solving.
Adaptable and proactive, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving workplace.
Applications will close on 30 September ****.
Applicants will be assessed as they are submitted so please don't delay.
The advert may close sooner if a suitable applicant is found.
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📌 Occupational Therapist - Senior (Melbourne)
🏢 Community Health Service
📍 Melbourne