Occupational Therapist, Grade 2

Reference Number:52790:Occupational Therapist, Grade 2 - Community Rehabilitation
Employment Type:On Going Full Time (FT)
Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)
About Northern Health:
As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from a driven and suitably experienced Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join the Community Therapy Service at Northern Health across the Craigieburn Community Hospital and Broadmeadows Hospital sites.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Hospitals, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

We are seeking a qualified Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join our team at Northern Health, working within the Community Rehabilitation team. The service is a community-based program which involves the provision of assessment and rehabilitation for patients with short term rehab based goals. The caseload includes a neurological cohort among others. The clients receive therapy centre based or home based depending on the client's goals. This position will primarily be based in Craigieburn and Broadmeadows, travel may be required to other sites.

The successful Occupational Therapist will possess knowledge of, or demonstrate a strong interest in the area of neurological rehabilitation. The role works closely with the broader multidisciplinary team to provide evidence based occupational therapy practice and supports clients to achieve short term value driven goals.

This position is an ongoing full time position with a monthly Accrued Day Off.

The OT department at Northern Health prides itself on being inclusive, supportive and is committed to evidence-based practice. We are a team of OT's who are driven by positive patient outcomes and team work. We employ over 100 staff just within the OT department and enjoy seeing our team take on opportunities to support their growth and development.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience or a keen interest in providing short term rehabilitation to a neurological caseload
• Proven ability to work autonomously and excel within a multidisciplinary team
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• An commitment toward life-long learning

Next Steps. . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the'Apply'button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Simone Cariss, Clinical Leader - Occupational Therapy, or email NH-

Application close 4 January 2026

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?
NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.