Occupational Therapist

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 becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join the Transition Care Program and the Support at Home Program.

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:

An opportunity for a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist has become available to join our team at Northern Health, working within the Transition Care Program and Support at Home Programs. The Occupational Therapist in this role will be accountable for providing quality client care to clients within these aged care programs, through the application of competent clinical skills in assessment, planning, implementation of treatment and management. The Occupational Therapist will work cooperatively with the other members in the team (including Care Coordinators, Case Managers and Allied Health) to provide evidence-based Occupational Therapy intervention. The role will work will work closely with the wider OT department to drive service development and ensuring a focus on innovations. This position is primarily based at the Bundoora Centre, travel to other sites may be required.

This is a fixed term, full time role until November 2026 with monthly Accrued Day Off– covering maternity leave

Applications are welcomed for fulltime or partime.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience and good working knowledge of the community and aged care sectors
• Proven ability to work autonomously and excel within a multidisplinary team
• Demonstrated interest in supporting patients quality of life within complex scenarios and environments
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication work skills
• A 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.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Renee Craig, Occupational Therapy Clinical Leader, or email NH-

Applications close 4 November 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.