Occupational Therapist- Grade 2

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Title: Occupational Therapist- Grade 2
Requisition ID: 4411
Location: Eastern Health, VIC, AU, 3128
Job Posting Date: 9 Sept 2026
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Occupational Therapist – Grade 2

GEM caseload | Angliss Hospital, Eastern Health | Café on site
Full time role | 5 weeks’ leave + monthly day off to spend with family
Expand your clinical expertise through a diverse caseload & professional development

Are you a qualified & passionate OT looking for a new challenge?

Come join Eastern Health!


Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.


Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.


This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.


About the role

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our supportive and collaborative Angliss Hospital team. Opportunity has become available due to internal promotion! This role works predominantly with a GEM caseload and at times also works with some acute patients. This position will provide occupational therapy assessment and interventions, and support complex decision making and efficient discharge planning, with this varied and interesting caseload. The successful applicant will be involved in supervising staff and students and will work closely with the allied health team to provide excellent patient care.


About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

AHPRA Registration
Demonstrated clinical experience in subacute occupational therapy
Excellent communication and organisational skills
A strong commitment to high quality, values based care
Strong commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork and client centered practice

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.


What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

Study and professional development leave
Friendly & supportive teams
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Fitness Passport for work-life balance
Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
Excellent entitlements
Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
Access to Private Health Insurance offers
Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
Cafes at all of our Hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.


Good to know:

We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, ****** orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
Advertising may end before the closing date.
We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.


Please

Contact Person: Nichola Terrington

Contact Number:

Contact Email: nichola.terrington@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 7/10/2026


Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)


Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day