Occupational Therapist, Grade 2 - Aged and Community Care (Parental Leave)

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Join our Aged and Community Care team as a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist on a full-time (1 EFT), fixed-term basis until September 2027 (Parental Leave cover).

Working from the Kingston Centre in Heatherton, you'll support older people to maintain their independence, remain safely at home, and continue participating in the activities that matter most to them. This rewarding community-based role offers a diverse caseload, working directly with clients in their homes, in community settings and via telehealth.

Grade 1 Occupational Therapists looking to take the next step in their career are strongly encouraged to apply.

Working within a large and experienced multidisciplinary team, you'll use your clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills to deliver person-centred, evidence-informed care that helps clients achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.

In this role, you will:

• Complete comprehensive functional and occupational therapy assessments
• Prescribe equipment and recommend home modifications to support safe, independent living
• Deliver evidence-based interventions that promote participation in meaningful daily activities
• Develop client-centred care plans and support safe discharge planning
• Work collaboratively with clients, carers and the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes
• Contribute to service improvement, student supervision and the ongoing development of the Occupational Therapy service

The Aged and Community Care Program provides multidisciplinary services that support older people to remain living independently in their own homes and communities for as long as possible.

Our large, collaborative team includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech Pathologists, Dietitians, Social Workers, Exercise Physiologists, Community Health Nurses, Allied Health Assistants and more, all working together to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. We value collaboration, celebrate our successes and foster a supportive environment where clinicians are encouraged to grow and develop.

You are an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who enjoys building meaningful relationships with older people and empowering them to live safely and independently within their community. You'll bring:

• Registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist
• A current Victorian Driver Licence
• Experience delivering person-centred occupational therapy services
• Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills
• A collaborative approach and excellent communication skills
• A passion for community-based practice and healthy ageing

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to build your career in a supportive community-based service where you'll enjoy genuine autonomy, a varied caseload and the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of older people. You'll benefit from:

• A rewarding role that supports people to remain independent in their own homes
• A welcoming and highly experienced Occupational Therapy team who genuinely support one another
• Opportunities to broaden your skills across home assessments, equipment prescription, home modifications and healthy ageing
• Regular supervision, professional development and mentoring to support your career progression
• Flexible work arrangements, including home visits, telehealth and flexible start and finish times (within operational requirements)
• Fleet vehicles available for community visits

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Joanna Poon, Team Leader, on 0409 455 ***.

Supportive Documentation can be found here.

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. We are  Full Hearted, Open Minded  and  All In,  enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’. Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.