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Occupational Therapist (Graduate Program ****)
Full-Time Fixed term(01/02/2027 - 30/01/2028) 80 hours per fortnight, including an ADO.
Salary:$70,590 to $85,872 base + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave.
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research, and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground.
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion, and Innovation.
Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting, and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
An exciting opportunity exists for a **** new graduate occupational therapist to join the Peter Mac Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, and Podiatry Department.
This role offers the chance to work in a world-class oncology setting, rotating through medical oncology, surgical oncology, and haematology wards while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care and professional growth.
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
Discounted health insurance and eye care
A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
Pathways for professional development and new career opportunitiesFive weeks annual leave, monthly ADO's, purchased leave options and 17.5% leave loading
Peter Mac offers a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver high-quality acute occupational therapy services to Peter Mac patients.
Provide patient-centred care within the specialist area of oncology.
Assist in discharge planning, goal setting, and developing ongoing care plans.
Implement and evaluate treatment plans, maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Support departmental professional development, research, and quality initiatives to ensure evidence-based best practices.
The Successful Candidate Will Possess:
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (or equivalent) with current AHPRA registration.
Completed occupational therapist entry level qualification in ****.
Strong clinical reasoning, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Passion for evidence-based, patient-focused occupational therapy care.
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Peter Mac celebrates, values, and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.
We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability,



and people of any age to apply for our roles.
Applications Close 11:49pm: Thursday 8 October ****
Position Summary
To provide acute inpatient and outpatient management and treatment for Peter Mac patients
Provide an excellent standard of patient care within the specialist area of oncology
Discharge planning, goal setting and development of continuing care plans
Execution and evaluation of treatment and recording of interventions
Assist with facilitating and implementing the departmental priorities of professional development, research and quality activities and to ensure that these consistently inform clinical activity
Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement ***********
Classification or Salary Range
Grade 1 (VE8-AF14 depending on experience)
Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships
Internal
Senior physiotherapy and occupational therapy staff members
Head of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
Junior and support members of department
Other health workers including allied health, nursing and medical colleagues across all Peter Mac and VCCC campuses
Research or quality project collaborators
External
Community Health Services
Clinical schools (tertiary and TAFE)
Cancer agencies and other health service providers
Equipment suppliers
Relevant professional bodies
VCCC partners
Consumers
Education
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Master of Occupational Therapy
Skills
Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy (Bachelor, Masters or equivalent)
Current AHPRA Occupational Therapy registration
Demonstrated interest in acute cancer care
Excellent written communication skills including computer literacy
Advanced level of interpersonal and conflict management skills
Demonstrated organisational, time management, planning and priority setting skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Demonstrated commitment to professional development, continued education and evidence based practice
Reliable, flexible and conscientious approach to patient management and workplace issues
Meet the standards in the Code of Conduct of OT Australia
Ability to consult and adapt treatments to the special needs of oncology patients
Interest or experience in an acute cancer care
Ability to conduct a literature search and appraisal
Experience working or placement in an acute care setting
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
AHPRA Registration
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities
Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1. Deliver high quality appropriate care and education to cancer patients
Maintains a varied clinical load of approximately 90%
Triage, prioritise and manage patient referrals in an appropriate timeframe
Willing to rotate into all areas of clinical care
Screening and risk stratification to ensure the safety and appropriateness of interventions
Accepts and feeds back on referrals in accordance with departmental policy
Conducts appropriate assessment, treatment,



discharge planning and treatment review
Develops rehabilitation and discharge goals with the patient, their supports and the multi-disciplinary team
Contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings and patient care planning
Conforms to the established multi-disciplinary team aims for each patient in assigned streams
Reports treatment plan, patient progress and outcomes to the treating team
Facilitates referral as indicated within the multi-disciplinary team and to outside agencies for ongoing care
Effective discharge planning
Family and community liaison for care planning
Takes action to facilitate community linkages required for safe patient discharge and rehabilitation and ensures all referrals and relevant follow-up are completed
Evaluates and records outcomes of treatment
Accepts direction & supervision from senior staff
Requests assistance or guidance when required in order to maintain treatment standards
Delegate appropriate tasks to Allied Health Assistants
2. Indirect care (including education, research and quality activities)
Ensures the safe operation and maintenance of equipment used in programs or provided to patients for home or ward use
Successful completion of occupational therapy induction
Achieves a satisfactory standard in all necessary staff competencies
Records interventions, outcomes, incidents, clinical handover, data and statistics accurately and in a timely manner
Meets key performance indicators (KPIs) set for caseload targets and project deliverables
Participates in monthly supervision and regular appraisal with allocated supervisor
Maintains professional development log and alerts seniors to resource and development needs
Participates in and presents according to in-service roster
Develops, maintains and shares clinical expertise
Participate in student observation tasks and provide feedback on student conduct to primary supervisor
Participation in education programs, quality assurance and research activities such as outcome measurement, data collection and literature review
Conducts and completes at least one quality activity per year
Responsible and accountable for consumable and equipment usage (including tracking, reporting stock levels and invoicing)
Maintenance of patient privacy and confidentiality at all times
Supports students, assistants and volunteers
Maintains and updates registration qualification annually
3. Human resource management
Conforms to Peter Mac policy in all areas & seeks orientation to all relevant policies
Participates in annual performance appraisal and regular review of development plan
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
Peter Mac offers a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial perks such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which our five sites are located throughout Victoria.
We recognise their strength and resilience and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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📌 Occupational Therapist Grade 1 (Melbourne)
🏢 Peter MaCallum Cancer Cente - Peter Mac
📍 Melbourne