Grade 3 Occupational Therapist Residential Aged Care

Job Description:
Occupational Therapist Grade 3 – Residential Aged Care
Permanent, Part Time – 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
Based at Berengarra Residential Aged Care Facility, Kew
Senior clinical role within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment
About the Role
You will lead the development, implementation and delivery of a high-quality Occupational Therapy service for residents at Berengarra Residential Aged Care Facility, working closely with the multidisciplinary team and St George’s Hospital subacute services. You will provide advanced, evidence-based Occupational Therapy care that supports residents to maintain their independence, dignity, safety and meaningful participation in everyday life.
Your responsibilities will include:
Provide advanced Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment, re-evaluation and care planning across the continuum of care.
Deliver evidence-based interventions supporting independence, mobility, meaningful activity, falls prevention, pressure care, equipment needs and resident wellbeing.
Provide clinical leadership and contribute to the development and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy service within residential aged care.
Coordinate and participate in clinical supervision and support the development of staff and students.
Lead and contribute to quality improvement initiatives to enhance resident outcomes and service delivery.
Classification: Occupational Therapist Grade 3 (VG3–VG6) $104,135 - $118,981 per annum, pro rata for part time).
Your Contribution
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Degree in Occupational Therapy or a relevant Occupational Therapy Master's qualification.
Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist and eligibility for membership with Occupational Therapy Australia.
Current Victorian driver's licence.
At least six years' experience in a subacute physical rehabilitation setting, with a strong interest and working knowledge of Occupational Therapy within aged care.
Demonstrated experience supervising staff and students and working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous quality improvement and translating evidence into clinical practice.
Current National Police Check, or willingness to obtain.
Postgraduate qualifications relevant to the role will be highly regarded
What We Offer
Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
Access to Fitness Passport and a wide range of fitness facilities
Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
Wellbeing initiatives, events and programs
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Discounts and promotions available through the St Vincent's Foundation
Supportive multidisciplinary working environment
Culture of continuous improvement
About Occupational Therapy – Residential Aged Care
The Occupational Therapy service at Berengarra supports residents to maintain independence, dignity, safety and quality of life through evidence-based, occupation-focused care.
The service works closely with the multidisciplinary team at Berengarra and the subacute Rehabilitation and Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) teams at St George’s Hospital. Occupational Therapy interventions include promoting independence in self-care and mobility, meaningful activity, equipment and seating prescription, pressure care, falls prevention, positive behaviour support, pain management and end-of-life 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 across Melbourne. 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. This position is classified as Category A under SVHM's health screening and immunisation requirements.
Contact
Samantha Corrie
Chief Occupational Therapist/Manager
samantha.corrie@svha.org.au
Closing Date:22 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
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