Occupational Therapist, Grade 1 - Rotational, Casey & Dandenong

Job Requisition ID: 7977

Legal Entity: Monash Health

Location:

Berwick, VIC, AU, 3806

Employment Type: Full Time

Posting Date: 18 May 2026

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.

We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience. As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice.

Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos monashhealth.org/careers.

About the Role

We are looking for a Grade 1 Occupational Therapist to join our team in this rotation position primarily across Dandenong & Casey Hospital in a full time, ongoing capacity. You will form an integral part of the wider Allied Health and ward multidisciplinary team including physiotherapists, speech therapists, dieticians, social workers, medical staff, and nursing staff. This role will give you the opportunity to rotate into Acute, Subacute, Community Health & Community Rehabiltation settings.

In this role, you will be responsible for a caseload of clients, enabling them to improve their participation in occupations, with varying conditions including:

Medical conditions including: e.g., respiratory and general medicine, cardiac infectious diseases, rheumatology
Surgical patients e.g. orthopaedics, gastroentology
Neurological conditions e.g. stroke, brain and spinal surgeries, Parkinson’s Disease, MS
Older persons, including delirium and dementia
Young adults with complex disability e.g. cerebral palsy, autism, intellectual disability
NDIS participants (new and existing)

Your key responsibilities will include:

Striving to achieve the best care outcomes for our patients and their families/carers
Completing occupational assessments, setting goals with your clients and the multidisciplinary team
Completing occupational based interventions

If you have challenges? Don’t worry, you have a team of peers, regular supervision and a large network of occupational therapists around you.

About You

You are enthusiastic about learning and bring a proactive, team-focused attitude to your work. You communicate clearly, build strong interpersonal connections, and know how to engage patients in every step of their treatment journey. Above all, you are patient-centred, committed to helping each individual achieve their best possible recovery and quality of life.

Qualification & licence requirements include:

Occupational Therapy AHPRA registration
Victorian driver’s license
Appropriate degree qualification

In Return

As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:

Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options.
Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth.
Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance.
Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways.
Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging.

At Monash Health, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Joshua Varghese (Occupational Thearpy Manager) on 0428 691 940.

Position Description can be found here.
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Our Culture and Values

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.

How to Apply

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.

Applications close: 4 June 2026