Title: Occupational Therapist Grade 2
Requisition ID: 7101
Location:
Wantirna, VIC, AU, 3152
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Job Posting Date: 7 Sept 2026
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Occupational Therapist – Grade 2
Permanent part-time or full-time opportunity (32 to 40 hours per week)
Wantirna Health | Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) caseload
Expand your clinical expertise through a diverse caseload and professional development
About the role
Join our friendly and highly supportive GEM team at Wantirna Health as an Occupational Therapist and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. This varied role offers the opportunity to provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention, support complex discharge planning, and contribute to clinical decision-making within a dynamic healthcare environment. Working alongside a collaborative allied health team, you will also mentor and supervise staff and students while helping to deliver exceptional patient care.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
AHPRA Registration as an Occupational Therapist.
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.
About 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.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
Mentor and Shadowing program
Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
Study and professional development leave
Friendly and supportive teams
Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Fitness passport for work-life balance
Employee assistance program accessible to you and your loved ones
Flexible working hours and 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 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, sexual 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 applications.
Please click here to view the Position Description.
Contact Person: Nichola Terrington
Contact Number: 0437 661 949
Contact Email: [email protected]
Job Posting End Date: Friday 9 October 2026
Need help submitting your application?
Contact the Hiring Manager listed in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (option 1) for support.
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