$45.66 - $52.49 per hour + salary packaging & super | Occupational Therapist - Grade 2 (Community Programs - HARP)
40 hours per week including a monthly ADO | Fixed Term until June 2027
About the Role
This Occupational Therapist Grade 2 position sits within the Community Programs team, delivering services as part of the Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP). The role focuses on supporting clients with complex and chronic conditions to remain safely in their home environment, reducing avoidable hospital admissions through targeted, evidence-based interventions. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide person centred care that promotes independence, safety, and quality of life.
The role also includes a rotating caseload across community programs at Grampians Health, including the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), Home and Community Care (HACC), Care Communities (Residential Aged Care), and Linkages (Home Care Packages). This provides the opportunity to work across a range of settings and client groups, building broad skills in community and aged care while responding to diverse and evolving client needs.
You will be supported by experienced senior Occupational Therapy staff, with access to supervision, in‐service education, and ongoing professional development within a collaborative and well supported team environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Assess function, home safety and support needs
* Plan and deliver targeted OT interventions
* Prescribe assistive tech and equipment
* Liaise with families, carers and funding bodies
* Supervise students and support junior staff
* Maintain accurate clinical documentation
Skills & Experience
* Degree in Occupational Therapy
* AHPRA registration (or eligible)
* Experience in community or aged care settings
* Skills in assistive tech and funding pathways
* Ability to supervise students or staff
Benefits
* Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
* Attractive paid leave entitlements
* Internal and external professional development activities
* Discounted on‐site parking
* Access to discounted health club membership
* Staff rewards and recognition programs
Contact
To see a full copy of the Position Description please click here
Interested? Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Rhiannon FitzGerald – Deputy Occupational Therapy Manager (East) on 0439 920 721 for a confidential discussion.
Applications will close Friday the 8th of May 2026 at 11.59pm.
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
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