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Occupational Therapist - Grade 3 - Community Therapy Services

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Reference Number:51818:Occupational Therapist - Grade 3 - Community Therapy Services

Employment Type:Fixed Term Part Time (PT)

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

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Occupational Therapists to join our Community Therapy Services 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 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:

Working within the Community Therapy Service at Broadmeadows Hospital, the clinician is accountable for providing evidence-based Occupational Therapy to Northern Health outpatients. This is achieved through the application of expert clinical skills in assessment, goal setting, intervention/rehabilitation, triage and discharge planning.

We pride ourselves on being inclusive, supportive and are committed to evidence-based practice. We are a team driven by positive patient outcomes and team work.

This is a fixed term, part time role (60.8 hours per fortnight) until 14 November 2025. Additional hours may be available for those interested in full time work.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Fully registered as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Current National Police Check and Working with Children Check VIC
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Demonstrated experience and expertise with complex community clients, especially within a neurological cohort.
• Experience withprovidingcentre and home-based Occupational Therapy services
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team
• Commitment 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, please refer to the Position Description.Alternatively, you can contact Kate MacIvor, Acting Clinical Leader, Occupational Therapy 0427 130 190

Applications close1 September 2025

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

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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