Occupational Therapist - Grade 3 (Community Based TCP)

• Location: Sunshine 


• Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term (until August 2026)


• Salary: Grade 3 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate and person-centred Grade 3 Occupational Therapist to join the Western Health at Home teams working within the Community Based Transitional Care Program in a full-time fixed term position.

Western Health’s Community-Based Transitional Care Program is a dynamic initiative supporting older individuals as they recover from hospital stays. This short-term, goal-driven service helps patients maintain their independence and remain living at home through tailored low-intensity therapy, practical support, and case management—all delivered in the comfort of their homes. The program plays a vital role in enhancing patient outcomes and ensuring smooth transitions across the healthcare system through supporting care in the home.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will work in partnership with a strongly committed team to and implement high quality and efficient care to patients in the home environment.

About You:

• Advanced clinical skills and minimum 5 years’ experience in an Occupational Therapy clinical practice role, along with current registration with AHPRA


• Experience/qualification in aged care and/or community-based occupational therapy


• Ability to independently to develop and deliver comprehensive evidence-informed Occupational Therapy service at an individual and team level across diverse client groups


• Demonstrated strengths in positively leading others and a solutions-focused mindset


• Experience initiating and managing quality improvement and/or research aligned with Western Health’s strategic plan


• Exceptional prioritisation, time management and problem-solving skills


• Strong interpersonal, written, and electronic communication abilities


• Commitment to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning


• A current Victorian driver’s licence and willingness to undergo a police check

Position Description

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.


• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.


• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.


• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.


• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.


• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.


• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.


• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about the delivery of Best Care in a community-based setting, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 20 February 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Thomas Barnett (Service Manager) on 0435 962 477.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

Western Health