Reference Number:54381:New Graduate Occupational Therapist (Rotational)

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 New Graduate Occupational Therapists to join our team.

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

An exciting opportunity exists for two New Graduate Occupational Therapists to join Northern Health's comprehensive rotational program.

These are fixed-term roles - one for 12 months until December 2027,



and the other for 24 months until January 2029.

Our rotational program provides the opportunity to develop broad clinical skills across a diverse range of services and settings. Rotations are available throughout the continuum of care, including Acute, Subacute, Community, Hand Therapy, and Paediatrics, with individual rotations ranging from 6 to 12 months in duration.Working within a supportive learning environment, you will further develop your clinical skills in assessment, intervention and discharge planning while contributing to positive patient outcomes.

These rotational positions work across Northern Health's major campuses, including Northern Hospital Epping, Bundoora Centre, and Broadmeadows Hospital. The program offers valuable exposure to diverse patient populations and multidisciplinary teams, supporting your transition into a confident and capable clinician.

Please note that two rotations work over the weekend, with shifts rostered Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday.

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Proven ability to work successfully in a team environment
- A positive attitude to lifelong learning
- Interest in gaining experience across the continuum of care




- Effective verbal and written communication skills

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 Description. Alternatively, you can contact Kate MacIvor, Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead on 0478 278 623 or email [email protected]

Applications close 30 October 2026

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of perks which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional 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.

📌 New Graduate Occupational Therapist (Rotational) (Melbourne)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Melbourne