Senior Occupational Therapist

Senior Occupational Therapist

• Ongoing full-time role (part-time applicants will be considered) | Innovative new position


• Box Hill Hospital | Close to cafes and public transport


• Dynamic and innovative multidisciplinary team | Stroke patients

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 Service

Our newly established Stroke Acute Rehabilitation Team (StART)  provides an in-reach rehabilitation model of care for acute stroke patients at Box Hill Hospital. This innovative service aims to optimise rehabilitation access by providing early assessment and intervention for patients who are awaiting transfer to rehabilitation, requiring rehab but not yet ready for subacute care, or who can be discharged directly home with support. Working in partnership the award-winning acute stroke multidisciplinary team, the in-reach service enhances patient flow and supports high-acuity care by commencing timely, evidence-based rehabilitation interventions.

About the role   

An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic and highly skilled Occupational Therapist to join Eastern Health, working in this recently established team.  This position will be involved in providing occupational therapy assessment and rehabilitation interventions for acute stroke patients, 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, include providing supervision to junior staff and students and leading 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 will possess:

• Current Occupational Therapy registration with AHPRA 


• Demonstrated clinical expertise in providing occupational therapy for stroke patients


• Experience in providing rehabilitation interventions to stroke patients


• Well developed leadership skills 


• 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.

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 for the Position Description

Contact Person: Rebecca Nicks

Contact Number: 0419594899

Contact Email: [email protected]

Job Posting End Date: 1st of June 2026

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) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

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