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Reference Number:51828:Occupational Therapist Community - Grade 2

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

About Northern Health:

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 five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

Grade 2 Occupational Therapist - Community

Fixed term full time position working 80 hours per fortnight with monthly Acccrued Day Off until 23/01/2026 - parental leave.

We have an opportunity for passionate Grade 2 Occupational Therapist within the Community Therapy teamat Northern Health.This Grade 2 role provides Occupational Therapy services to patients/participants within the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC-PYP). These services provide support and maintenance to people living at home and whose capacity for independent living is at risk, or who are at risk of premature or inappropriate admission to long-term residential care. The CHSP service specifically provides home and community services for people aged 65 and over.The role also provides service to our Progressive Neurological Disease Clinic including people with Motor Neurone Disease.

The Grade 2 Occupational Therapist will be accountable for providing quality client care through the application of competent clinical skills in assessment, planning and implementation of treatment plans, with an appropriate level of supervision. They will play a role in assisting with and leading in-service education and quality improvement initiatives. Supervision of Grade 1 Occupational Therapists, Allied Health Assistants and undergraduate Occupational Therapy Students is a requirement of this position. This role will be based primarily at Broadmeadows Hospital, however the staff member may be required to travel and work across other Northern Health campuses and programs.

The Occupational Therapy service at Northern Health prides itself on being inclusive, supportive and committed to evidence-based practice. We are a team driven by positive patient outcomes and team work. The NH OT service employs over 100 staff and are consistently striving to provide opportunities to support staff growth and development.

The Northern Health Occupational Therapy department is committed to high levels of patient centred care, evidence based practice, regular supervision and support of all staff.

Click hereto find out more about Northern Health's Allied Health department.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience and good working knowledge of clients living within the community
• Proven ability to work well in a team
• Interest in working with over 65-year old's
• A positive attitude to lifelong learning
  
  

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, pleaserefer to thePosition Descriptionhereor alternativelycontactAnna Connolly - Community Clinical Leader,on 0497 411 738 or emailNH-OTrecruitment@nh.org.au

Please apply early as we may shortlist prior to the closing date and reserve the right to close the job early if sufficient applications are received.

Applications close Tuesday 26 August 2025

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits 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, our online library and onsite car parking

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.Seniority level

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionHealth Care Provider
• IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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