Job Description:Full Time, Fixed Term – 23 November **** to 11 June ****Occupational Therapist – Grade 2, Community RehabilitationSupportive and dynamic multidisciplinary teamChallenging and rewarding community rehabilitation roleExcellent benefits, including salary packagingAbout the RoleAn exciting opportunity exists for a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join the Health Independence Programs (HIP) Community Rehabilitation team.Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality, person-centred and goal-oriented occupational therapy services across home and centre-based community rehabilitation settings.
You will work with clients recovering from injury or illness, as well as people who are frail or living with chronic conditions, supporting them to regain function, maximise independence and achieve meaningful rehabilitation goals.Your ContributionTo be successful in this role, you will have:Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or other relevant recognised qualificationCurrent registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)Minimum four years' post-graduate experience in a relevant rehabilitation and/or community-based settingDemonstrated occupational therapy clinical skills and experience within community rehabilitationStrong organisational, planning and problem-solving skillsHighly developed interpersonal and communication skillsDemonstrated commitment to professional development, service improvement and high-quality clinical careAn understanding of the HIP continuum of care, including individualised,



time-limited and goal-focused episodes of careCommitment to the values and healthcare philosophy of St Vincent'sCurrent Victorian driver's licenceWhat We OfferSalary packaging to increase your take-home payEmployee Assistance ProgramStaff discounts and promotions through the St Vincent's FoundationSupportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environmentCommitment to career development and continuous improvementAbout Health Independence ProgramsThe Health Independence Program (HIP) provides integrated and coordinated care across the hospital and community interface, supporting improved client outcomes, hospital demand management and patient flow.
SVHM's HIP services operate across several locations, including Fitzroy, Kew and Fairfield, and are delivered in partnership with North Richmond Community Health (NRCH).
This position sits within the Community Rehabilitation team, with services currently delivered from Kew and Fairfield.
Community Rehabilitation supports people recovering from traumatic injury or illness, as well as people who are frail or living with chronic conditions, to regain optimal function and maximise their independence.
Our programs offer a supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary environment with a strong focus on person-centred, goal-oriented care.Working at St Vincent'sSt Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM)



is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service providing a diverse range of adult clinical services.
We are driven by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.ApplicationPlease attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting will commence immediately.
We encourage you to apply promptly, as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be identified.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.
Inclusion is essential to our mission, and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website for further information regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment at SVHM.SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases in healthcare settings.
You may therefore be required to meet mandatory immunisation/vaccination requirements, including influenza vaccination.ContactPeter HawkinsTeam Leader – Community Rehabilitation************Closing Date:21 November *******:59pmReconciliation 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 ******
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📌 Occupational Therapist - Grade 2 (Melbourne)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Melbourne