Full Time, Fixed Term - 23 November **** to 11 June ****
Occupational Therapist - Grade 2, Community Rehabilitation
Supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary team
Challenging and rewarding community rehabilitation role
Excellent benefits, including salary packaging
About the Role
An 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.
Classifications for this position will be Occupational Therapist Grade 2 (
$90,000 - $104,000 per annum
).
Your Contribution
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or other relevant recognised qualification
Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Minimum four years' post-graduate experience in a relevant rehabilitation and/or community-based setting
Demonstrated occupational therapy clinical skills and experience within community rehabilitation
Solid organisational, planning and problem-solving skills
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to professional development, service improvement and high-quality clinical care
An understanding of the HIP continuum of care, including individualised, time-limited and goal-focused episodes of care
Commitment to the values and healthcare philosophy of St Vincent's
What We Offer
Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
Employee Assistance Program
Staff discounts and promotions through the St Vincent's Foundation




Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement
About Health Independence Programs
The 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's
St 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
.
Application
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.
Contact
Peter Hawkins
Team Leader - Community Rehabilitation
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📌 Occupational Therapist - Grade 2 (Melbourne)
🏢 St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
📍 Melbourne