Occupational Therapist Grade 1

15 days ago

Melbourne, VictoriaFull TimeOccupational Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join austinheal as a Occupational Therapist – Public Health, Diverse Streams in United States. Are you a current Austin Health employee? If yes, please log in to the Austin Health careers website via ‘Employee Login’ using your network login details to search, view and apply for all career opportunities available.

Key Responsibilities

will see you: Deliver evidence-based clinical care: Under the guidance of your team, you will provide holistic care to patients including person-centred assessments, intervention and complex discharge planning Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team: Refine your communication and team-working skills to promote positive patient outcomes Participate in quality supervision and training: Formal and point-of care supervision, teaching and training will routinely be offered to you by your team Contribute to a positive workplace culture where staff enjoy shared breaks and engaging in social and wellbeing initiatives Contribute to continuous improvement: Learn about research and quality improvement in your service area, under the guidance of a leadership team that pushes boundaries to deliver exceptional patient care.

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Benefits & Compensation

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day.

Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.

A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.

Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join austinheal as a Occupational Therapist – Public Health, Diverse Streams.

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPatient-centred careClinical assessmentIntervention planningDischarge planningMulti-disciplinary collaborationCommunicationTeamworkEvidence-based practiceSelf-managementQuality improvementResearch

Requirements

Applicants must possess foundational occupational therapy skills as a new graduate or established Grade 1 therapist. Candidates should demonstrate effective self-management, strong communication skills, and a commitment to collaborative practice.

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Position Insights

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at austinheal is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Melbourne, Victoria.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Patient-centred care, Clinical assessment, Intervention planning, Discharge planning, Multi-disciplinary collaboration, Communication, Teamwork. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Deliver evidence-based clinical care including patient assessments, interventions, and complex discharge planning. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to promote positive patient outcomes and contribute to continuous service improvement.

Benefits package: Salary Packaging, Wellness Initiatives, Onsite Childcare, Public Transport Access, Car Parking, Mentoring, Career Development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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