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 2027
- 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 career growth
- 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 qualified 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 advantages 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 flexible 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 s

📌 Occupational Therapist (Melbourne)
🏢 Eastern Health
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