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Talent Acquisition Specialist | Human Resources Operations, Strategic workforce growth and retention, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Occupational Therapist – Grade 3 – GEM Wards
* Part time 24 hrs/week | Fixed term until Dec 2025 | Opportunity for career growth
* Support through training and professional development | Work-life balance
Are you a qualified & passionate Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge?
Join us at Eastern Health
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic and highly skilled Occupational Therapist to join Eastern Health, working with a GEM inpatient population with our supportive team at the Peter James Centre. This position will be involved in providing occupational therapy assessment and interventions, and supporting complex decision making and effective discharge planning, with this varied and rewarding caseload. The successful applicant will take a leadership role within the team, will supervise OT staff and students, and will lead quality projects. They will work collaboratively with the allied health team to provide and lead excellent patient care.
About you
To be successful in this role you should possess:
* AHPRA Registration
* Demonstrated clinical expertise in subacute occupational therapy
* Strong interest in aged care
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Ability to be flexible and change work priorities as required in a dynamic service
* A strong commitment to high quality, evidence based care
* Strong commitment to collaborative interdisciplinary teamwork and patient centered practice
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here
* Diverse and engaging career opportunities
* Friendly & supportive team
* Salary packaging options
* Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for).
Good to know:
* We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
* We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
* As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
* Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
* Advertising may end before the closing date.
* We do not accept recruitment agency application
If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.
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