Occupational Therapist, Acute

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

About Northern Health:

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 five main campuses:

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

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join the team at Northern Health.

This role requires a therapist with experience in Neuro/ Stroke acute care who is passionate about providing person- centred care.

The Occupational Therapy service at Northern Health prides itself on being inclusive, supportive and committed to evidence-based practice.

We are a team driven by positive patient outcomes and team work.

The NH OT service employs over 100 staff and are consistently striving to provide opportunities to support staff growth and development.

The Grade 3 Occupational Therapist is required to provide quality patient centred care on the Stroke/ Neuro ward.

This is achieved through the application of competent clinical skills in assessment, intervention/rehabilitation, and discharge planning.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• The ability to assess, plan and implement stroke/ neuro interventions at a grade 3 level of competence.
• Recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Fully registered as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Eligible for membership with OT Australia
• Current Australian Driver's License
• Current National Police Check and Working with Children Check VIC
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated leadership
• A good working knowledge of community services
• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or contact Danika Arney, Clinical Lead Occupational Therapy

Applications close Tuesday 2 September 2025

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.