Occupational Therapist Grade 3 Hand Therapist

• Location: Sunshine Hospital and Footscray Hospital
• Employment Type: Fixed Term, Part Time
• Salary: VG3-VG6 Grade 3

About the role:

Western Health Hand Therapy is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist with expertise managing a caseload of complex trauma and chronic conditions. This position will lead of our newly established Acquired Hand Conditions Clinic, an advanced practice role with support to credential locally.

The role offers opportunities for research and quality improvement, as well as collaboration with the Grade 4 Occupational Therapist and participating surgical teams to support service development. The successful candidate will also have opportunity to contribute to our advanced practice post-operative clinic, which includes management of tendon, fracture and multi-trauma injuries. The service currently operates across both Sunshine Hospital and Footscray Hospital.

About you:

• Minimum seven years clinical experience (including 5 years of hand therapy specialty)
• Demonstrates experience in research and quality improvement
• Ability to collaborate and engage with the participating surgical teams
• Commitment to embedding evidence-based practice in the service design and clinical interventions
• Capacity to manage a mixed caseload of trauma and chronic conditions
• Willingness to participate in Advanced Practitioner credentialling

Position Description

About Western Health:

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about hand therapy, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 5 October 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Emily Donovan

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.