Occupational Therapist / Allied Health Team Leader

Occupational Therapist Grade 3 / Allied Health Team Leader - Hospital in the Home 

• 24 hours per week until August 2027 | Flexible hours and great work-life balance

• Based at Maroondah Hospital with provision of in-home care as required 


• Join a collaborative multidisciplinary team supporting patients across the community and HITH clinic

Looking for a leadership role that offers flexibility, meaningful patient outcomes and the opportunity to shape a high-performing allied health team?

About the role

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to step into a senior leadership position within Eastern Health's Hospital in the Home (HITH) service.

You'll combine advanced clinical practice with allied health leadership, influencing both patient outcomes and team success. Working closely with the HITH Nurse Manager and multidisciplinary team, you'll lead a group of allied health clinicians while maintaining a rewarding clinical caseload across medicine and surgery.

Our HITH service enables patients to receive hospital-level care in their own homes, making a meaningful difference to recovery, independence and quality of life. As a key leader within the service, you'll help shape how care is delivered, drive quality improvement initiatives and mentor emerging clinicians.

If you're looking for a role where you can expand your leadership capability, support a high-performing team and continue delivering expert Occupational Therapy care, we'd love to hear from you.

About you

You will be an experienced Occupational Therapist who enjoys leading others, building capability and delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

You’ll bring:

• Minimum seven years’ clinical experience in Occupational Therapy.   

• Demonstrated leadership or team coordination experience.    

• Advanced clinical assessment and intervention skills


• A commitment to innovation, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.

• A passion for coaching, mentoring and supporting staff development.


• Excellent communication, collaboration and clinical reasoning skills.

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.

About 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.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program 


• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 


• Study and professional development leave 


• Friendly and supportive teams


• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion 


• Fitness passport for work-life balance 


• Employee assistance program accessible to you and your loved ones 


• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 


• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 


• Access to private health insurance offers 


• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 


• Cafes at all our 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.

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 applications.

Please click here to view the Position Description.

Contact Person: Andrea Totney

Contact Number: 9871 3197

Contact Email: [email protected]

Job Posting End Date: Sunday 4 October 2026 

Need help submitting your application?

Contact the Hiring Manager listed in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (option 1) for support.

Click here for the Candidate Guide for help with our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day