Occupational Therapist Grade 2

 Occupational Therapist Grade 2

• Fixed Term Full Time Role - until 23 August 2027

• 80 hours per fortnight
• Parkville location
• Salary between $90,235 to $103,724 depending on experience

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

We are seeking a dynamic Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to deliver exceptional care to patients undergoing cancer treatment. This fixed term, full-time position (maternity cover) offers the opportunity to work in a world-class oncology setting, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient wellbeing and recovery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred occupational therapy services to individuals with complex oncology needs.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop tailored intervention plans to support patients' functional independence and quality of life.
• Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, and allied health teams to ensure integrated, holistic care.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and student supervision.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy (or equivalent) with current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience, preferably within an acute hospital or oncology setting.
• Strong clinical reasoning, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Passion for delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

•             Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay

•             Discounted health insurance and eye care

•             A comprehensive health and wellbeing program

•             Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists

•             Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces

•             Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities

•             Five weeks annual leave, monthly ADO’s, purchased leave options and 17.5% leave loading

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.  We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.  We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application.  Applicants should provide a CV and a covering letter highlighting your key skills and experience to assist with our assessment.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and vaccination evidence.  Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.  We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment. 

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary.

Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Manager: Ben de Zoete, Manager for Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology and Podiatry

Email: ***********@petermac.org

Phone: (03) 8559 5***

Applications Close 11:49pm: Monday 24 August 2026

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Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

•             Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.

•             Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.

•             We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.