Occupational Therapist, Grade 2 - Community

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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 an Occupational Therapist Grade 2 – Community, based at Monash Health - Kingston Centre, on a full time, fixed term basis from 21 July until 31 October inclusive. As part of this role, you may be required to work across multiple Monash Health sites, in line with your defined scope of practice.

Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support clients to reach their functional goals, your case load will include adult clients in the community across a variety of clinical streams, including (but not limited to) neurological, musculoskeletal, general, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation

Key areas of responsibilities include:     

• Deliver high-quality client assessments, treatments, and service coordination to ensure person-centred care in a community rehabilitation setting
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to optimize client care and outcomes, while liaising with relevant hospital and community-based services
• Lead initiatives to challenge traditional care models and expand Occupational Therapy practices for efficient clinical outcomes
• Provide clinical leadership, supervise junior staff and students, and manage administrative responsibilities as directed by senior staff

About Us

The Monash Health Community Rehabilitation Service actively engages with people to improve and maintain health, independence and well-being. We do this by coordinating and/or providing integrated, multidisciplinary care across multiple settings within the local community, inclusive of home and centre based therapy. Our aim is to help clients live their best lives by enabling them to access the support they need, when they need it. 

About You

To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:

• Experience as a Grade 1 or a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist
• A forward thinking approach to care – your ideas matter to us 
• Enthusiasm for working in a multifaceted role 
• Advanced clinical reasoning skills 
• Ambition to grow your clinical skills and expand your knowledge 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  

Mandatory requirements of the role:

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent 
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with no restrictions.  
• Member of Occupational Therapy Australia, including involvement in Special Interest groups
• Relevant professional experience working with adults in a rehabilitation or community setting 
• Current Drivers Licence 

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 Ingrid Steenholdt on 0405 224 297.

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: 16 July 2025