Occupational Therapy - Transition Care Program

Occupational Therapy - Transition Care Program

• Permanent Full Time | 5 weeks’ leave & monthly day off 


• Work in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne | Close to public transport  


• Be a valued member of Eastern Health's well recognised Allied Health team  

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 Healthier Together promise underpins our strategic plan – which is to serve the growing and changing needs of our community and to care about and develop our staff. We believe our people make the difference.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for a skilled and passionate occupational therapist with clinical experience in the aged persons population to join the Transition Care Program team on a full time position.

The Transition Care Program (TCP) at Eastern Health provides short term support and care to older people. Working as an integral part of the interdisciplinary TCP team, the occupational therapists are responsible for the provision of high-quality assessments and interventions, to maximise functional independence, safety and quality of life of the Transition Care Program clients.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Highly developed interpersonal and engagement skills


• Current Occupational Therapy registration with AHPRA


• An interest in working with the older persons population


• A strong commitment to high quality care


• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a diverse team


• Excellent communication and organisational 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.

Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.

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 & supportive teams


• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 


• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 


• Employee Assistance program accessible for 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 of 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 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.

Please click here to view position description

Contact Person: Carlie Huppatz / Josma Joseph

Contact Number: 03 9955 7585

Contact Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) 

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