Allied Health Interdisciplinary Practitioner

Are you a current Austin Health employee?If yes, please log in to the Austin Health careers website via 'Employee Login' using your network log in details to search, view and apply for all career opportunities available.Grade 3 Occupational Therapist - Allied Health Interdisciplinary PractitionerBased in Austin's (Acute & Subacute) programPart-time (0.4 EFT), fixed term until September 2026.$50.65 -$57.87 / hour depending on classification level, salary packaging, 5 weeks annual leaveHigher qualifications allowance for applicable post-graduate qualificationsJoin a team that values your wellbeing and has flexible work options that support a work/life balanceOpportunity to participate in research and ongoing quality improvement at an Allied Health levelAustin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.About The service is an initiative that aims to deliver more healthcare within the patient's home, the program facilitates home-based interdisciplinary service 7 days a week, that is goal-focused and time-limited. Patients are admitted to the program from any of the three Austin Health sites. The program has a grade 4 allied health team lead as well as a multidisciplinary team comprising nursing, medical and allied health professionals.  The service has recently expanded to include acute services, aiming to support patients >65 years who present to the Emergency Department to have their acute needs met at home. It is a bed substitution strategy to reduce inpatient admissions and prevent hospital acquired functional decline.About the role:This role will join our supportive and highly skilled grade 3 AHIP group in . This role may require occasional ward-based work in order to meet service demands. You'll shape the direction of clinical and non-clinical care in Allied Health through a dedication toInnovative Transdisciplinary Care: The AHIPs are credentialled to complete physical, cognitive, and psychosocial assessment and intervention in hospital or community to prevent unnecessary or prolonged hospital admissions for older adultsEvidence-based service improvement: The AHIPs are at the forefront of high quality and evidence-based care, influencing best practice in their clinical areaProfessional growth: The AHIPs will lead quality and service improvement activities and champion research to ensure we meet the needs of our patients and our colleaguesSustainable workforce: The AHIPs are expert teachers and trainers who grow the skills, knowledge and confidence of our clinical workforceAbout YouYou'll thrive if you haveExtensive clinical experience in assessment, treatment and goal setting of highly complex client groups.Leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor, and inspire others.Highly developed teaching and supervision skills with a commitment to growing the skills of your teamA collaborative spirit and an ability to build networks and strong relationships with peers and leaders.Excellent communication and decision-making skillsDemonstrated passion for research and best practices.Our benefitsWorking at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.Mentoring and career development opportunities.Work with usWe are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager:Carol Davis, OT Grade 4 at Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.Application closing date: 23 November 2025