Occupational Therapist - Grade 2

Job Description:
Full Time, Fixed Term – 23 November 2026 to 11 June 2027
Occupational Therapist – Grade 2, Community Rehabilitation
Supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary team
Challenging and rewarding community rehabilitation role
Excellent benefits, including salary packaging
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join the Health Independence Programs (HIP) Community Rehabilitation team.
Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality, person-centred and goal-oriented occupational therapy services across home and centre-based community rehabilitation settings. You will work with clients recovering from injury or illness, as well as people who are frail or living with chronic conditions, supporting them to regain function, maximise independence and achieve meaningful rehabilitation goals.
Your Contribution
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or other relevant recognised qualification
Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Minimum four years' post-graduate experience in a relevant rehabilitation and/or community-based setting
Demonstrated occupational therapy clinical skills and experience within community rehabilitation
Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to professional development, service improvement and high-quality clinical care
An understanding of the HIP continuum of care, including individualised, time-limited and goal-focused episodes of care
Commitment to the values and healthcare philosophy of St Vincent's
Current Victorian driver's licence
What We Offer
Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
Employee Assistance Program
Staff discounts and promotions through the St Vincent's Foundation
Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement
About Health Independence Programs
The Health Independence Program (HIP) provides integrated and coordinated care across the hospital and community interface, supporting improved client outcomes, hospital demand management and patient flow. SVHM's HIP services operate across several locations, including Fitzroy, Kew and Fairfield, and are delivered in partnership with North Richmond Community Health (NRCH). This position sits within the Community Rehabilitation team, with services currently delivered from Kew and Fairfield. Community Rehabilitation supports people recovering from traumatic injury or illness, as well as people who are frail or living with chronic conditions, to regain optimal function and maximise their independence. Our programs offer a supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary environment with a strong focus on person-centred, goal-oriented care.
Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service providing a diverse range of adult clinical services. We are driven by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly, as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be identified. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission, and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website for further information regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to meet mandatory immunisation/vaccination requirements, including influenza vaccination.
Contact
Peter Hawkins
Team Leader – Community Rehabilitation
📞 0438 648 858
Closing Date:21 November 2026 11:59pm
Reconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan
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