Occupational Therapist Grade 2

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• Full-time, ongoing and fixed term roles available

• $90,235.60 - $103,724.40 / per year (pro rata), depending on classification level  

• Up to $12,000 tax free earnings with salary packaging options  

• 5 weeks annual leave with additional monthly paid day off for full time staff  

• Build leadership skills with peer support programs, professional development and portfolio responsibilities    

• Join a department that values employee development and offers great career opportunities  

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 Occupational Therapy

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

Our five diverse streams - Outpatients, Acute, Aged Care, Rehabilitation, and Better@Home - offer endless opportunities to refine your skills and expand your horizons. You'll find inspiration, growth, and a sense of belonging within our team.  

About the role 

We are searching for a passionate Occupational Therapist with well-developed clinical skills, an enthusiasm for developing themself and others, and a passion for driving best practice patient care in a bustling public health setting.   A number of roles are available across our acute and subacute inpatient services including neuro-rehabilitation.

This role will join our collaborative and welcoming team where you'll have the opportunity to work in a supportive culture where high-quality supervision and on-the-job skills training are priority, 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.

A regular day will see you:   

• Deliver excellent clinical care: You will complete person-centred assessments, intervention and complex discharge planning to achieve positive patient outcomes in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.  

• Participate in quality supervision and training: You will receive routine clinical supervision and have access to quality teaching from experienced staff. You will be supported to deliver clinical supervision and training to grade 1 OT staff.  

• Contribute to a positive workplace culture that prioritises wellbeing and personal growth  

• Contribute to continuous improvement: Collaborate on research, quality improvement or clinical education initiatives your service area, under the guidance of a leadership team that pushes boundaries to deliver exceptional patient care.  

About you 

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

• Developed clinical experience in a relevant occupational therapy setting  

• A passion to become, and develop others to be the best OT you can be  

• Effective self-management skills which enable you to flourish in a dynamic environment  

• A collaborative spirit and a commitment to building strong relationships  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  

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. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Carol Davis, Acute Early Rehab Stream Leader / Workforce Development & Innovation Lead at Carol.Davis@austin.org.au

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

Application closing date: Sunday 12 October 2025