Reference Number:54252:Occupational Therapist - Grade 1 - Community

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 Occupational Therapist to join the team at Northern Health.

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 and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About The Role

We have opportunities for a passionate Grade 1 Occupational Therapist to join Community Therapy team at Northern Health. This Grade 1 role provides Occupational Therapy services to participants within the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) as well as Home and Community Care- Program for Younger People (HACC PYP) and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). These services provide support and maintenance to people living at home and whose capacity for independent living is at risk,



or who are at risk of premature or inappropriate admission to hospital or long-term residential care.

The successful applicant would also have the opportunity to engage in the Northern Health Progressive Neurological Disease Clinic which supports people with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and similar neurological conditions with both medical, nursing and allied health involvement.

The Grade 1 Occupational Therapist will be accountable for providing quality client care through the application of competent clinical skills in assessment, planning and implementation of treatment plans, with an appropriate level of supervision. This role will be based primarily at Bundoora Centre, however the staff member may be required to travel and work across other Northern Health campuses and programs depending on service demand.

The Occupational Therapy service at Northern Health prides itself on being inclusive, supportive and committed to evidence-based practice. We are a team driven by positive patient outcomes and team work. The NH OT service employs over 100 staff and are consistently striving to provide opportunities to support staff growth and development.

The Northern Health Occupational Therapy department is committed to high levels of patient centred care, evidence based practice, regular supervision and support of all staff.

This position is fixed term full time until early June 2028with a monthly Accrued Day Off.

Click here to find out more about Northern Health's Allied Health department.

To be successful in this role you will have:





- Experience and good working knowledge of clients living within the community
- Proven ability to work well in a team
- Interest in working with over 65-year old’s or adults with a disability
- A positive attitude to lifelong learning

Next Steps . . . If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, please refer to the Position Descriptionor alternatively contact Rachael Baxa - Acting Community Clinical Leader, on 0497 411 738 or [email protected]

Please apply early as we may shortlist prior to the closing date and reserve the right to close the job early if sufficient applications are received.

Applications close 30 September 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, Career 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.

📌 Occupational Therapist - Grade 1 - Community (Melbourne)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Melbourne