Occupational Therapist

7 days ago

Ringwood East, Victoria, Australia Eastern Health Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
Title: Occupational Therapist - Acute Orthopaedics & Surgery

Requisition ID: 4174

Location:
Ringwood East, VIC, AU, 3135 Eastern Health, VIC, AU, 3128

Job Posting Date: 12 Aug 2025

Do you work for Eastern Health currently? If so, please log in to Eastern Health Careers Employee Login using your network login details to see the full range of jobs available to you

Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Acute Orthopaedics & Surgery - Grade 2

  • Temporary part time | 24-30 hours a week | Maintain a good work-life balance
  • Maroondah Hospital | Acute services | Carparking and café on site
  • Culture of learning & improvement | Regular mentoring & professional education

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

An exciting opportunity is available for a skilled and passionate occupational therapist with clinical experience working in an acute inpatient setting to join our occupational therapy team, on a temporary part time basis. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing an occupational therapy service across inpatient surgery and orthopaedics as well as providing clinical supervision to staff and students. The Eastern Health Occupational Therapy Service is committed to the provision of high quality, patient centred care and strongly values professional development.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

  • Current occupational therapy registration with AHPRA
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the management of acute orthopaedic and surgical conditions
  • Excellent organisational and self-management skills
  • A strong commitment to high quality, evidence based care
  • The ability to work as part of a diverse team
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to 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.

Please

Contact Person: Rebecca Nicks

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Job Posting End Date: 11/09/2025

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on Option 1)

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

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