Senior Occupational Therapist - Care Coordinator
St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane – Melbourne VIC
$104,135 - $118,981 a year
22h ago , from St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane
Care Coordinator / Senior Occupational Therapist
Excellent benefits, including salary packaging
Senior clinical leadership opportunity
Part Time / Fixed Term position until July ****
About the Role
The Care Coordinator / Senior Occupational Therapist provides care coordination and discipline‐specific clinical services to ALERT clients, while providing clinical leadership within Complex Care Services (CCS) across both Occupational Therapy and care coordination functions. As the Occupational Therapy Senior Clinician, you will provide leadership and support to Occupational Therapy staff within ALERT/CCS, liaise with the St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Occupational Therapy Department, and contribute to professional development activities.
Reviewing clinical documentation and identifying opportunities for improvement
Supporting service improvement and quality initiatives
Providing peer support and individual supervision
Facilitating professional development opportunities
Promoting high-quality, evidence-based Occupational Therapy practice
Classification:
Occupational Therapist Grade 3 ($104,135 - $118,981 per annum, pro rata for part time).
As a Care Coordinator, you will provide comprehensive and holistic health assessments and develop person-centred, client-driven goals focused on care coordination and improved self‐management.
The role involves both direct and indirect clinical care, maintaining an active caseload, and supporting clients to develop self‐management skills in relation to their complex care needs and/or chronic disease.
Your Contribution
A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
Current AHPRA registration
Eligibility for membership with Occupational Therapy Australia




A minimum of 7 years' experience in a relevant acute and/or community setting
Demonstrated clinical expertise and knowledge of best‐practice Occupational Therapy interventions
Experience in care coordination for clients with chronic and complex health needs
Robust communication, collaboration and leadership skills
A commitment to person‐centred, trauma‐informed and multidisciplinary care
What We Offer
At St Vincent's, we are committed to supporting the wellbeing, development and career aspirations of our people. Benefits include:
A strong focus on employee wellbeing, with regular events and programs
Confidential, solutions‐focused employee counselling
Access to Fitness Passport, providing an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary packaging to help increase your take‐home pay
A central Fitzroy location, with the CBD at your doorstep, excellent public transport, nearby cafés and access to numerous car parks
Discounts and promotions through the St Vincent's Foundation
Regular professional development opportunities to support your career goals
A culture of continuous improvement and innovation
About ALERT
This position is part of the ALERT Team within the Health Care for Homeless Program (HfH). The HfH Program provides a range of services within St Vincent's to support people who are experiencing, or are at risk of, homelessness. The program aims to strengthen the integration and coordination of existing services across St Vincent's Hospital and develop new services to respond to the need of the target population. Operationally,



the role has strong links with the Health Independence Program (HIP). HIP provides a comprehensive range of specialist clinics, services and rehabilitation programs, including rapid‐response health management, short‐to‐medium‐term care coordination and health education. HIP supports clients to be active decision‐makers in their care and assists them to develop self‐management skills to achieve their healthcare goals.
ALERT supports people with complex needs who experience one or more key risk factors, including:
Substance use
Mental health concerns
Homelessness
Disability
Complex aged care needs
Family violence
The position is based at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, primarily within the Emergency Department, and also provides support and interventions in the community as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is guided by the values of
Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence
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Contact
Andrew Chan ******
Closing Date
21 October *******:59pm
Reconciliation Action Plan
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit or get in contact at **********
View Reconciliation Action Plan
Code of Conduct
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Application
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission, and diversity reflects the community we serve.
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📌 Senior Occupational Therapist - Care Coordinator (Melbourne)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Melbourne