Occupational Therapist G2

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• Permanent and Parental leave cover until October 2027
• Full-time and part-time considered 

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About the Occupational Therapy Department

Our Occupational Therapy department at Austin Health is a bustling hub of patient-centred care, continuous improvement, professional growth and supportive career structures. We focus on wellbeing, evidence-based service improvement, a sustainable workforce, and growth and development. 

This role joins our collaborative, welcoming team, where you'll work in a supportive culture that prioritises high-quality supervision and on-the-job skills training, enabling you to excel in your role and continue your professional growth. We offer opportunities to rotate across clinical areas and into a research role.  

About the role 

You will be part of a broader Occupational Therapy department spanning Outpatients, Acute, Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Better@Home. With five diverse clinical streams, you'll have plenty of opportunities to broaden your experience, build your skills, and find new areas of interest as your career develops.

A regular day will see you:   

• Deliver excellent clinical care: Complete person-centred assessment, intervention and complex discharge planning, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Engage in quality supervision and professional development: Receive regular clinical supervision and access high-quality teaching and support from experienced staff. You will also be supported to provide clinical supervision and training to Grade 1 Occupational Therapists.
• Contribute to a positive workplace culture: Be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values wellbeing, professional growth and shared learning.
• Contribute to continuous improvement: Participate in research, quality improvement and clinical education initiatives within your service area, supported by a leadership team committed to innovation and exceptional patient care.

About you 

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring with you:

• Passion, interest and appropriate clinical experience 
• A commitment to developing your clinical skills and supporting others to be the best Occupational Therapists they can be
• Effective self-management and organisational skills, enabling you to thrive in a dynamic clinical environment
• A collaborative spirit and commitment to building strong working relationships
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to person-centred, high-quality care and positive patient outcomes

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Tegan Bell, Occupational Therapist G4 at Tegan.bell@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Saturday 14 November 2026