Occupational Therapists – Multiple Positions

Occupational Therapists – Multiple Positions & Sites

• Casual, Permanent, Part-Time & Full-Time opportunities available
• Grade 2 roles | Roles starting between December and February
• VF6-VF9 dependent on experience | Excellent entitlements
• Work available at multiple sites across Eastern Health | Cafes on-site
• Strong supervision provided & PD opportunities
• Generous salary packaging options; ADOs for full time staff

Are you a qualified & passionate Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge?
Join us at Eastern Health

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

Eastern Health is seeking passionate and motivated Grade 2 Occupational Therapists to join our Allied Health teams across a variety of acute and subacute settings. You will provide high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy care to diverse patient groups while collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to support optimal outcomes and experiences for patients. In this role, you will also supervise, teach, and support Grade 1 staff, Allied Health Assistants, and students, contributing to the ongoing development of occupational therapy services alongside senior clinicians. There are opportunities to be involved in service improvement initiatives and research led by Grade 3 and Grade 4 Clinical Leads, helping to shape the future of occupational therapy at Eastern Health. Whether your interests are in acute care, rehabilitation, community programs, or specialty streams such as neurological, musculoskeletal, or cardiorespiratory therapy, Eastern Health offers a supportive, inclusive environment with diverse career pathways and professional growth opportunities. To succeed in this role, you will be a dynamic and enthusiastic team player committed to collaboration, continuous learning, and delivering person-centred care.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy
• Previous Occupational Therapy experience (at least 24 months)
• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here

• Mentor and Shadowing program
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
• Study and professional development leave
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

If you are an Allied Health professional (Physiotherapist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist, etc.) - Email for us to assist in finding you opportunities

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**