Occupational Therapist, Grade 3

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Monash Health is Victoria's largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage.

Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people's lives. About the Role Join our team as a Grade 3 Occupational Therapist within the Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service (VPRS) on a part time, fixed term basis until June 2026. This position will work from the Monash Medical Centre in Clayton. In this role, you will provide specialist clinical care in an interdisciplinary model to children and adolescents requiring rehabilitation after major illness, injury or elective procedure. You will ensure a best-practice approach to the delivery of rehabilitation, focussing on the child's needs in the context of everyday activities and lifetime opportunities; maximising operational effectiveness; developing organisational competencies; and creating strong partnerships within and outside Monash Health. This position will assisting in developing Occupational Therapy services across VPRS, and there may be a requirement to travel to other sites. About Us The Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service (VPRS) is a statewide specialist service which caters for the complex rehabilitation needs of children and adolescents after major injury, medical illness, and congenital conditions who undergo interventions aimed at functional maximisation. VPRS has 8 sites Eastern Health, Bendigo Health, Barwon Health, Ballart Health, Goulbourn Valley Health, Latrobe Regional Hospital and at The Royal Children's Hospital. VPRS utilises a child and adolescent specific interdisciplinary care model according to best practice and will assist in delivering hospital, community- and home-based services. The service has a key role in providing long-term specialist follow-up clinics and ensuring transition to adult-based services where required. About You You are an experienced Grade 3 Occupational Therapist with specialist skills in paediatric rehabilitation and a passion for family-centred, evidence-based care. You bring strong clinical reasoning and leadership capabilities, thrive in interdisciplinary teams, and are committed to supporting children and adolescents with complex rehabilitation needs to maximise participation and lifelong outcomes. You enjoy supervising and mentoring others, contributing to service development, and working collaboratively across health, education and community settings. Qualification and licence requirements include:

• A relevant Occupational Therapy qualification (post grade qualifications are desirable)
• AHPRA registration
• Drivers Licence

In Return As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you'll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:

• Salary packaging - increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options.
• Professional development - access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth.
• Supportive team environment - work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
• Employee wellbeing - benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance.
• Career mobility - opportunities to work across Victoria's largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace - join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging.

At Monash Health, you'll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Dr. Monika Hasnat, Director, Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service on

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. Plese use URL provided.