Occupational Therapist - Senior Clinician & Grade 2
Eastern Health has services across the largest geographical area of any metropolitan health service in Victoria.
We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status and healthcare needs.
Occupational Therapist – Senior Clinician & Grade 2 roles available
Fixed-term, part-time and full-time opportunities until April ****
Work across multiple sites within the East Metro & Murrindindi Local Health Service Network
Excellent professional development and career development opportunities
Generous salary packaging options | ADOs for full-time staff | Travel allowances and regional incentives may apply
Join the East Metro & Murrindindi Local Health Service Network and play a key role in supporting high-quality Occupational Therapy services across metropolitan and regional health services.
Victoria's Local Health Service Network is a partnership between Alexandra District Health,Eastern Health,St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, and Yea & District Memorial Hospitalto strengthen collaboration, increase access, and improve health outcomes for our community.
About the role
Our established Allied Health Reliever Program is expanding across the East Metro & Murrindindi LHSN. We are seeking motivated Occupational Therapists to work across acute, rehabilitation, subacute and community services within the Network.
As the
Senior Grade 3 Occupational Therapist
, you will provide clinical leadership and senior Occupational Therapy expertise across the LHSN. This position will suit an experienced Occupational Therapist who enjoys clinical leadership, developing others and working collaboratively across different teams, health services and clinical settings.
As a
Grade 2 Occupational Therapist
, you will have the opportunity to broaden your clinical skills across acute, subacute, rehabilitation and community practice while working within supportive multidisciplinary teams.



The role offers exposure to different health services, clinical environments and models of care, supported by experienced senior clinicians and professional supervision.
What you'll bring
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration
Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills relevant to hospital, rehabilitation, subacute or community practice
Flexibility and confidence working across a range of clinical environments and health service sites
Benefits of joining the Allied Health Reliever Pool Program
Working across multiple hospitals in the Allied Health Reliever Pool offers a range of professional and personal benefits, including:
Regional accommodation
– accommodation support available for eligible regional placements
Travel allowances
to support travel between participating hospital sites
Regional incentives
available during full-time regional placement days up to $7,000 p.a.
Professional development bonuses
to support ongoing learning and growth opportunities
Clinical supervision
from experienced allied health professionals
Broad clinical experience – build skills across metropolitan and regional services, different clinical settings and multidisciplinary teams
Flexibility and variety
in work locations and teams
The program provides a unique opportunity to broaden your clinical experience, build professional networks across the LHSN and develop your career, while helping strengthen Occupational Therapy capacity across metropolitan and regional services.
What we offer
Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts.



We offer a range of benefits including:
Investment in your career
through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.
Work-life balance
with versatile working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
Wellbeing support
through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
Financial incentives
to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.
You must be eligible to work in Australia.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.
Our commitments
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 across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.
We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.
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Our Values in Action
Respect for all | Safe and welcoming | Partnering in care | Innovate, learn and lead
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📌 Occupational Therapist - Senior Clinician & Grade 2 (Melbourne)
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Melbourne