Are you a dedicated and dynamic Occupational Therapist with a passion for OT service delivery? We currently have casual positions (ongoing) available across our weekend services, as well as several short-term and long-term locum positions available in our dynamic and supportive teams.

Are you a pre-qualified Occupational Therapist in your 3rd or final year of study looking to expand your clinical experience in a large public health setting? We want to hear from you, our future Occupational Therapy workforce.

About the Role 

We are looking for flexible, motivated and passionate people to join our Occupational Therapy services. You will work collaboratively with inclusive, dedicated and professional occupational therapy and allied health staff to provide excellent, evidence-based care for patients and their families/carers across a wide range of clinical areas, dependent on your skill, expertise and area of interest. 

In Allied Health, we have active professional development and supervision programmes and pride ourselves in providing client-centred and team-based interventions. Staff say our Occupational Therapy department is friendly, supportive and proactive. We aim to provide you with a career path full of opportunities and professional satisfaction.

What we’re looking for in You 

Occupational Therapist with clinical expertise or interest in acute, subacute, paediatric, mental health or community settings. You will have the opportunity to work alongside other experienced and team-focused clinicians in occupational therapy and allied health. The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate leadership qualities within OT and multidisciplinary teams
• Implement clear communication and advocate for best care for the patient
• Engage patients in the participation of their treatment journey
• Acknowledge responsibility for own learning
• Collaborate with others in the development of department resources and research pursuits
• Routinely uphold the Monash Health iCare values

What You Need:  

• Passion for enhancing patient experiences and facilitation of occupational performance;
• An aptitude for ongoing learning and personal professional development; 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; 
• A keen interest in evidence-based practice, clinical inquiry, research and service improvement. 

Eligibility for membership of relevant professional association and current Occupational Therapy AHPRA registration are requirement for this role.  

Monash Health will Offer 

In return, this role is a fantastic opportunity to join a large tertiary health network, and an Occupational Therapy professional group dedicated to excellence in healthcare, positive patient experiences, staff development and a culture of evidence-based practice. You will receive regular quality operational, clinical and professional supervision and have access to a wide variety of professional development opportunities. There are opportunities to lead/participate in research at profession and team levels. Salary packaging benefits are also available. In addition, you’lal benefit from salary packaging options that can significantly increase your take home pay, and access to an onsite gym.

Monash Health is a great place to work! 

In 2022 Monash Health was nominated by LinkedIn as one of the top 25 organisations in Australia to grow your career.

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service and proudly provides healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire lifespan from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers.  More than 22,000 of us work at over 40 care locations across south-eastern Melbourne.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values:

How to Apply

Applications are only accepted that are submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit).

For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please refer to attached ‘Application Guide’ located under Position Documents.

Please note, applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.