The Occupational Therapy team at RMH provides high-quality, evidence-based care across a diverse range of clinical areas. This role will primarily support our medical services, providing expert clinical assessment, intervention, and discharge planning to patients admitted across general medical and specialist medical wards.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patients in achieving their functional goals, facilitating safe and timely discharges, and contributing to positive patient experiences. The role offers the opportunity to develop your acute clinical skills while being supported by a Grade 4 Clinical Leader, experienced senior clinicians, OT research leads, and the Occupational Therapy management team.

Key responsibilities

- Provide excellent, evidence based and patient centred care including assessment, intervention and discharge planning
- Supervise and educate junior occupational therapists, allied health assistants and occupational therapy students
- Demonstrate excellent communication strategies with patients, relatives, staff and relevant services to provide appropriate services, information and leadership
- Actively lead and participate in Allied Health quality improvement initiatives and research

About You

You are an experienced Occupational Therapist who brings:

- Hospital experience and a collaborative approach to care
- Minimum 2 years' clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist
- AHPRA registration and a commitment to evidence-based practice
- Strong communication skills and a commitment to ongoing development
- A collaborative approach to working within Occupational Therapy and multidisciplinary team

Advantages of Working at RMH

- Meaningful Work

Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.

- Career Growth

Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.

- Supportive Culture & Belonging





Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.

- Innovation

Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.

- World-Class Excellence

Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.

- Enjoy great employee benefits

Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
- Work in the Parkville Precinct

Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

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Interested?

Click Apply to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.

📌 Grade 2 Occupational Therapist (Parkville)
🏢 The Royal Melbourne Hospital
📍 Parkville