Occupational Therapist - Senior Clinician & Grade 2

Occupational Therapist – Senior Clinician & Grade 2 roles available 

• Fixed-term, part-time and full-time opportunities until April 2027


• Work across multiple sites within the East Metro & Murrindindi Local Health Service Network


• Excellent professional development and career development opportunities


• Generous salary packaging options | ADOs for full-time staff | Travel allowances and regional incentives may apply

Join the East Metro & Murrindindi Local Health Service Network and play a key role in supporting high-quality Occupational Therapy services across metropolitan and regional health services.

East Metro & Murrindindi Local Health Service Network (LHSN)

Victoria’s Local Health Service Network is a partnership between Alexandra District Health, Eastern Health, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, and Yea & District Memorial Hospital to strengthen collaboration, increase access, and improve health outcomes for our community.

About the role

Our established Allied Health Reliever Program is expanding across the East Metro & Murrindindi LHSN. We are seeking motivated Occupational Therapists to work across acute, rehabilitation, subacute and community services within the Network.

As the Senior Grade 3 Occupational Therapist, you will provide clinical leadership and senior Occupational Therapy expertise across the LHSN. This position will suit an experienced Occupational Therapist who enjoys clinical leadership, developing others and working collaboratively across different teams, health services and clinical settings.

As a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist, you will have the opportunity to broaden your clinical skills across acute, subacute, rehabilitation and community practice while working within supportive multidisciplinary teams. The role offers exposure to different health services, clinical environments and models of care, supported by experienced senior clinicians and professional supervision.

What you’ll bring

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration


• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills relevant to hospital, rehabilitation, subacute or community practice


• Flexibility and confidence working across a range of clinical environments and health service sites

Benefits of joining the Allied Health Reliever Pool Program

Working across multiple hospitals in the Allied Health Reliever Pool offers a range of professional and personal benefits, including:

• Regional accommodation – accommodation support available for eligible regional placements

• Travel allowances to support travel between participating hospital sites


• Regional incentives available during full-time regional placement days up to $7,000 p.a.


• Professional development bonuses to support ongoing learning and career growth


• Clinical supervision from experienced allied health professionals


• Broad clinical experience – build skills across metropolitan and regional services, different clinical settings and multidisciplinary teams


• Flexibility and variety in work locations and teams

The program provides a unique opportunity to broaden your clinical experience, build professional networks across the LHSN and develop your career, while helping strengthen Occupational Therapy capacity across metropolitan and regional services.

What we offer 

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:  

• Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.   

• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options. 

• Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources. 

• Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.  

Interested in joining us?  

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply and share what you can bring to the role.  

You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date. 

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required. 

Click here to view our Candidate Guide and learn more about our recruitment process. 

 Our commitments  

• 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 across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team. 

• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. 

• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture. 

• We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.  

Please click here to view the position descriptions:

• Grade 2


• Grade 3

Contact Person: Allison Farley

Contact Number: 0414 611 363

Contact Email: [email protected] 

Need help submitting your application? 
Contact the person listed in the advertisement or our Talent Acquisition team for support on (03) 9955 7555 (option 1) or [email protected], including discussing any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process. 

 
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