Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist - Complex Care Coordinator or Occupational Therapist

Apply locations VIC - Melbourne, CBD & Inner Suburbs | Time type: Part time | Posted on: Posted 6 Days Ago | End Date: September 8, days left to apply) | Job requisition id: JR143620

Job Description :

HIP Complex Care Services is seeking a Combined Occupational Therapist - Care Coordinator or Occupational Therapist within the Complex Care Team.

• 0.63 FTE (24 hours per week) Fixed Term from 28th July 2025 until 17th October 2025
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Location: Fitzroy

About the Role

This position has two components – Occupational Therapy and Care Coordination. Due to the fixed term nature, the focus may shift primarily to the Occupational Therapy component.

Complex Care Occupational Therapist :

Provide assessment, intervention, and management to promote functional recovery, self-management, and empowerment for clients with safety, functional, medical, and environmental issues impacting independence. Work involves home assessments, equipment prescriptions, falls prevention, pressure care, functional assessments, and activities of daily living retraining.

Complex Care Coordination :

Provide person-centred care coordination for high-risk clients with chronic diseases, comorbidities, and complex aged care needs. Conduct holistic assessments, coordinate health and social care, monitor goals, facilitate interventions, and ensure linkages with hospital and community services to optimize safety and wellbeing.

The classification for this position is VF6-VF9 ($90, $103,724.40 per annum, pro rata).

Your Contribution

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
• Minimum 3 years' experience in relevant acute/community settings
• Strong assessment and case management skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of community supports available for clients
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence

What we Offer

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take-home pay
• Monthly Accrued Day Off with full-time employment
• Located in Fitzroy, close to cafes, public transport, and parking
• Culture of continuous improvement
• Opportunities for professional development
• Fitness Passport access

About Complex Care and Chronic Disease

This role is part of the HIP Complex Care and Chronic Disease Service, operating in Fitzroy and North Richmond. The service aims to improve health outcomes for individuals frequently presenting or at risk of hospitalisation due to complex issues, delivering care in clients' homes and communities.

Working at St Vincent's

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research, and tertiary health service driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity, and Excellence. We offer diverse adult clinical services.

Application Process

Please attach your resume and cover letter. Shortlisting begins immediately. Apply promptly as the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and abilities. For more info on our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment, visit our website.

This position requires mandatory immunisations and vaccination against COVID-19, in accordance with government directions.

Closing Date :

7 September :59 pm

Reconciliation Action Plan :

We support creating a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples. More info at or contact

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