Occupational Therapist

6 days ago

Burwood, Victoria, Australia Eastern Health Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Occupational Therapist - Grade 2

  • 9 month fixed term part time | 3 days a week | Enjoy work-life balance

  • Subacute NDIS caseload | Peter James Centre | Carparking and café on site

  • Expand your clinical expertise through a diverse caseload & professional development

  • Maintain a good work-life balance | Opportunities for flexible work arrangements

  • Access Fitness Passport | Employee Assistance Programs | Career development

Are you a qualified & passionate OT looking for a new challenge?

Come join Eastern Health

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 for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our supportive and collaborative team at Peter James Centre.  This role will work across subacute caseloads including inpatient rehabilitation and geriatric evaluation and management. This position will provide occupational therapy assessment and interventions, and support complex decision making and efficient discharge planning, with this varied and interesting caseload. The successful applicant will be involved in supervising staff and students and will work closely with the allied health team to provide excellent patient care.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

  • AHPRA Registration

  • Demonstrated clinical experience in subacute occupational therapy

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

  • A strong commitment to high quality, values based care

  • Strong commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork and client centered practice

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 click here for position description

Contact Person: Bianca Summers

Contact Email:

Job Posting End Date: 2nd November 2025

Need help submitting your application?

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

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process

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

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