Occupational Therapist, Grade 2 - Community (Parental Leave)

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Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care across south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations; via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes.

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About the Role

Join our team as an Occupational Therapist, Grade 2, on a full-time fixed-term basis (maternity leave cover) until June 2026, to work with the Aged and Community Care Program. Based in the City of Greater Dandenong (Springvale/Dandenong) and City of Casey (Cranbourne), you may also be required to travel to other Monash Health sites.If you are a Grade 1 looking for the next step in your career you are strongly encouraged to apply! 

You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support clients to promote independence and to remain living at home and within the community for as long as possible. The role requires provision of evidence-informed assessment, intervention and discharge planning to clients within the Aged and Community Care Program. You will work with clients and/or carers to increase their engagement in meaningful occupation and support healthy living options.

Services can take place in a client’s home, in the community and/or by telehealth.You will also be responsible for working within the Aged and Community Care program to provide best practice client care by, using specialist skills and knowledge to conduct client assessments and interventions independently. Incorporating remedial, compensatory, educational and preventative strategies to achieve optimal evidence-based consumer care. 

To see first-hand what our team of Occupational Therapists think about working at Monash Health, please take a look at the following short video: https://monashhealth.org/careers/allied-health/occupational-therapy/. 

About Us

The Aged and Community Care (ACC) Program provides an interdisciplinary service to support older people in the community. The program aims to keep the client independent within their community, proactively promoting health and independence, and self-management whilst assisting with timely interventions to prevent deterioration of their condition, and admission to hospital or residential care. 

About You  

To thrive in this role, you will bring the following: 

• A strong passion to provide safe best practice and quality care   
• Commitment to patient-centred care delivery and advocacy  
• Enthusiasm, compassion and ability to work collaboratively  
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or relevant equivalent degreeCurrent AHPRA registration
• Current Driver’s License 

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
• Flexible start and finish times - within operational requirements
• Fleet vehicles provided for home visits

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 Dennis Lo on 0481 908 323.

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: 24 February 2026