Occupational Therapist, Grade 1 - Monash at Home (Community Sub-Acute Services)
Cranbourne, VIC, AU, 3977
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Grade 1 (1.0) EFT Permanent Role - Monash at Home - Aged and Rehabilitation Care (ARC) - Care in the Home
About the Role
Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist looking to make a real impact in community care? We’re seeking an enthusiastic clinician to join our innovative team, helping patients receive high-quality, person-centred care from the comfort of their own homes. We have an opportunity for a Grade 1 Occupational Therapist on a full- time, permanent basis (1.0 EFT / 80 hours per fortnight). Based across Kingston Centre (Heatherton) and Cranbourne sites.
In this role, you’ll provide best-practice, evidence-based care through face-to-face and/or Telehealth/telephone assessments and interventions for patients admitted to the service. You’ll work collaboratively with a supportive multidisciplinary team to ensure effective and compassionate. Your day-to-day will include:
- Providing high standard assessment, intervention, and coordination of services, aids, and equipment to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care
- Contributing to the planning, development, and evaluation of evidence-based Occupational Therapy services
- Working collaboratively within an interprofessional team to achieve optimal patient outcomes
- Building strong partnerships across Monash Health and with external stakeholders, alongside the Grade 3 Occupational Therapist, Allied Health and Psychology Manager, Nurse Manager, Clinical Coordinators and other team members
This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your clinical skills in a collaborative, innovative environment where Occupational Therapy is highly valued.
About Us
Monash at Home - Aged and Rehabilitation Care (ARC) is a dynamic service that delivers care to patients within their own home. The team consists of Medical, Nursing, Allied Health, Pharmacy, Psychology and Administration staff. We provide an alternative to inpatient care, providing safe and high quality home based services for individuals with complex medical, functional and cognitive issues, who require comprehensive, medically led multidisciplinary assessment and intervention within the comfort of their own home. We are a 40 bed services that covers the Monash Health catchment. Operating out of two sites, Kingston Centre (Heatherton) and Cranbourne, staff are required to work flexibly across both sites to meet patient needs.
Patients within the service receive daily nursing visits. Medical, allied health, neuropsychology, and pharmacy teams also provide face-to-face or Telehealth consultations, depending on individual needs. In addition, patients have access to 24-hour telephone support.
About You
You’re an Occupational Therapist who is excited by the opportunity to take your skills beyond the traditional hospital setting and support people where it matters most — in their own home.
You’ll enjoy getting to know the person behind the referral, understanding how they live day to day and finding practical, meaningful ways to support their safety, independence and quality of life. You may be early in your Occupational Therapy career, but you’ll bring curiosity, initiative and a genuine willingness to learn and grow.
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
- Have a genuine interest in community-based, aged care and rehabilitation Occupational Therapy
- Enjoy working with a diverse caseload and adapting your approach to each patient’s individual needs, goals and home environment
- Bring thoughtful clinical reasoning and a person-centred approach to assessment and intervention
- Are comfortable working with increasing autonomy while knowing when to seek guidance and support
- Enjoy collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and value learning from the expertise of those around you
- Communicate with warmth, empathy and confidence with patients, families, carers and colleagues
- Are organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities across a community-based caseload
- Bring curiosity, initiative and enthusiasm for continuing to develop your clinical skills
Most importantly, you’ll be someone who sees the value of Occupational Therapy in helping people remain safe, independent and connected to the life they want to live.
Qualification and licence requirements are as outlined in the Supportive Documentation below.
Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to be part of an innovative service that is redefining how rehabilitation and aged care is delivered. As part of the Monash at Home – Aged and Rehabilitation Care (ARC) team, you'll work with patients in their own homes, supporting them to achieve their goals while avoiding or reducing the need for hospital-based care. In return, you'll enjoy:
- The opportunity to build meaningful therapeutic relationships by working with patients in their own home environment
- A diverse and rewarding caseload, caring for people with complex medical, functional and cognitive needs
- Working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team of medical, nursing, allied health, pharmacy and psychology clinicians
- Regular clinical supervision, professional support and opportunities to further develop your community and rehabilitation expertise
- The autonomy to manage your own caseload while being backed by a highly collaborative and supportive team
- Business hours only (Monday to Friday), promoting a healthy work-life balance
Apply now to be part of a service that is continually evolving and shaping the future of home-based healthcare
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Rachel Salamon - Grade 3 Occupational Therapist, Monash at Home (ARC) on 0429 549 402.
Position Description can be found here.
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: 20 September 2026