Occupational Therapist Grade 3

• Grade 3 team leader role in inpatient Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) 

• Full time, ongoing.  Part-time considered. 

• $50.65 -$57.87 / hour depending on classification level, salary packaging, 5 weeks annual leave  

• Higher qualifications allowance for applicable post-graduate qualifications  

• Access to robust supervision and a supportive leadership team  

• Join a department that is committed to growing your career 

• Join a team that values your wellbeing and has flexible work options that support a work/life balance  

• Opportunity to participate in research and ongoing quality improvement at an OT and Allied Health level  

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 state-wide. 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.  

About the role: 

Based in our Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) an Aged Rehabilitation service, you will lead a team of OT and AHA clinicians to deliver evidence-based care to older adults. Significant clinical experience working with an aged population, including with neurological conditions is highly valued. Opportunity to join our large department and rotate to other areas of acute and subacute care. 

This role will join our supportive and highly skilled grade 3 group. You’ll shape the direction of clinical and non-clinical care in OT through a dedication to: 

• Evidence-based service improvement: The grade 3s are at the forefront of high quality, evidence-based care in OT, influencing best practice within a clinical area. 

• Professional growth: The grade 3s will lead quality and service improvement activities and champion research to ensure we meet the needs of our patients and our colleagues 

• Sustainable workforce: The grade 3s are expert teachers and trainers who grow the skills, knowledge and confidence of our clinical workforce.   

• Workforce wellbeing: We care about our teams. We believe that a healthy and happy department delivers great patient care. The grade 3s will role model behaviours and lead initiatives that will deliver on these aims.   

About you 

You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset. 
You’ll thrive if you have  

• Extensive clinical experience in assessment, treatment and goal setting of highly complex client groups.   

• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor, and inspire others.  

• Highly developed teaching and supervision skills with a commitment to growing the skills of your team 

• A collaborative spirit and an ability to build networks and strong relationships with peers and leaders.  

• Excellent communication and decision-making skills   

• Demonstrated passion for research and best practices. 

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:  

• We offer a range of flexible working options that will enhance your work/life balance  

• We invest in you, our staff are supported to grow their career and skills through a suite of learning and development opportunities and mentoring  

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging   

• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program  

• Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists  

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. 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 at Carol.DAVIS@austin.org.au. 

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

Application closing date: 16 March 2025