About this role
- Location: Sunshine Hospital, Harvester (Sunshine) and other Western Health at Home locations
- Employment Type: Part-Time (24 hours/week), Fixed Term (until August 2027)
- Salary: Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate and patient-centred Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join the Western Health at Home team within the Rapid Allied Health (RAH) and Community-Based Transition Care Program (CB TCP) services.
The successful applicant will work collaboratively within a highly committed interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, efficient and innovative care to patients within their home environment. This role provides the opportunity to support patients across the continuum of care, helping to prevent avoidable hospital presentations, facilitate safe hospital discharge, and maximise independence for older people living in the community.
As a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist, you will contribute advanced clinical expertise, support service development initiatives, and provide clinical leadership and supervision to junior staff and Allied Health Assistants where appropriate.
Key responsibilities:
Provide Occupational Therapy Assessment and Intervention
- Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions for adults and older people receiving care in community and home-based settings.
- Assess functional capacity, participation in activities of daily living, environmental barriers, falls risk, equipment needs and home safety requirements.
Promote Best Practice in Community and Aged Care Services
- Apply advanced clinical reasoning and occupational therapy expertise to deliver person-centred care aligned with contemporary evidence-based practice.
- Support safe discharge planning, hospital avoidance strategies and restorative care approaches that optimise independence and wellbeing.
Support Clinical Leadership and Staff Development
- Provide supervision, mentoring and professional support to Grade 1 Occupational Therapists, Allied Health Assistants and students as required.
- Contribute to education, quality improvement initiatives, service evaluation and continuous improvement activities.
Coordinate Care Within Multidisciplinary Teams
- Collaborate with patients, carers, general practitioners, community providers and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to develop, implement and review care plans.
- Support patients to achieve meaningful goals while maximising safety, independence and quality of life within their home environment.
Deliver Services Across Western Health at Home Programs
- Provide occupational therapy services across Western Health at Home programs, primarily within Rapid Allied Health (RAH) and Community-Based Transition Care Program (CB TCP), with flexibility to support other services across the continuum of care as required.
- Contribute to innovative models of care that reduce avoidable hospital admissions and support sustainable discharge outcomes.
About you:
Occupational Therapy Qualifications and Registration
- Appropriate recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy with minimum 2 years of clinical experience.
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Eligibility for membership with Occupational Therapy Australia.
Community, Hospital and Aged Care Experience
- Demonstrated experience in hospital, aged care and/or community-based occupational therapy settings.
- Experience supporting older adults with complex health and functional needs is highly regarded.
Advanced Clinical Assessment and Intervention Skills
- Demonstrated ability to independently complete comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans and deliver evidence-based interventions.
- Strong clinical reasoning, problem-solving and case management skills.
Leadership and Quality Improvement Capability
- Demonstrated contribution to service development, quality improvement activities and implementation of best practice initiatives.
- Experience providing supervision or support to junior staff and/or students is desirable.
Strong Communication, Organisation and Autonomous Practice
- Highly developed interpersonal, written and electronic communication skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities with capacity to manage competing priorities.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary team environment.
Additional essential requirements:
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Current Victorian Driver's Licence.
- Computer literacy and competency with electronic medical records and documentation systems.
- Willingness to undergo a Police Check.
- Working with Children Check (if required).
Click here for the Position Description.
About Western Health
Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.
More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.
We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.
We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.
Why join us?
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
- Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.
Learning and Development
- Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
- Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.
Community Impact and Inclusion
- Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
- Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.
Organisational Culture and Environment
- Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.
Ready to make an impact?
If you're passionate about delivering high-quality Occupational Therapy services in community and home-based settings, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the Employee Login via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 13 October 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Jacinta Brenan via [email protected] .
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
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