Occupational Therapist Grade 1

Company description:

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Job description:

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE

Grade 1 Occupational Therapist (Graduate Program 2026)

• Full-Time, Fixed-Term Role (2/2/26 - 31/1/27)

• 80 hours per fortnight, including an ADO

An exciting opportunity exists for a 2025 new graduate occupational therapist to join the Peter Mac Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, and Podiatry Department.

This role offers the chance to work in a world-class oncology setting, rotating through medical oncology, surgical oncology, and haematology wards while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care and professional growth.

Key Benefits:

• Allied Health New Graduate Education & Support Program

• Excellent clinical supervision

• Access to internal professional development (PD)

• Participation in the Royal Melbourne Hospital Grade 1 Learning Program

• Exposure to expert senior clinicians across several specialist services

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality acute occupational therapy services to Peter Mac patients.

• Provide patient-centred care within the specialist area of oncology.

• Assist in discharge planning, goal setting, and developing ongoing care plans.

• Implement and evaluate treatment plans, maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

• Support departmental professional development, research, and quality initiatives to ensure evidence-based best practices.

The Successful Candidate Will Possess:

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (or equivalent) with current AHPRA registration.

• Completed occupational therapist entry level qualification in 2025

• Strong clinical reasoning, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Passion for evidence-based, patient-focused occupational therapy care.

• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Remuneration as per Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement Grade 1: Year 1 VE8 $70, full time equivalent) to Year 5 VF3 to $85, full-time equivalent) dependent on candidate experience. To be discussed with Hiring Manager.

Application Process:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resumé and statement of results outlining their key skills and experience relevant to the role.

For further details and to apply, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page.

Contact Information:

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Ben de Zoete - Manager for Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, and Podiatry

Email:

Phone:

Applications Close: 11:59PM Wednesday 8th October 2025

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.

• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.

• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.