Senior Occupational Therapist, Grade 3 - Allied Health

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Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives. 

About the Role: 

Join our team as a Senior Occupational Therapist, Grade 3 on a fixed term opportunity until May 2026. Working from Casey Hospital, we have both full-time and part-time opportunities available: one full-time role within the acute stream, and a part-time role in both the acute stream and our aged and rehabilitation stream (this could be a full-time role across both streams).  

The Grade 3 occupational therapist will provide expert clinical care and leadership in bed-based services. This includes clinical oversight of a stream-based OT team, providing education, supervision, and direct clinical support to clinicians. Clinical service to patients within their designated caseload and other areas will be provided as directed by the occupational therapy Management Team.

About You

As the senior clinician, you should have exceptional skill in both stream-specific and general assessment, intervention and discharge planning.

• Experience in providing high-quality clinical service to patients in acute and subacute settings
• Passion for enhancing patient experiences and facilitating occupational performance
• Demonstrated skill in teaching, supervision, and promoting the growth and development of staff
• An aptitude for ongoing learning and personal professional development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A keen interest in evidence-based practice, clinical inquiry, research, and service improvement

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 the opportunity further, please call Nanda Viswanathan, Acting Operational Therapy Manager, on 0428 691 940.

Position Description can be found here.
Role Statement can be found here. 

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. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

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: 17 June 2025