Grade 2 and Grade 3 Occupational Therapists (Casual) 

• Casual, weekends and public holidays
• Paid at 175% the standard wage rate (with salary packaging available), i.e.
  • $76.80 - $88.28 per hour (depending on grade 2 classification level)
  • $88.63 - $101.27 per hour (depending on grade 3 classification level)
• Contribute to best practice care within acute care weekend services
• Provide allied health leadership within a supportive multi-disciplinary team 
• Grow your career by gaining experience in a leading tertiary health service

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the Northeast of Melbourne and state-wide.  We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.  

About Occupational Therapy: 

The Austin Health OT department is a vibrant and fast paced environment. The department forms part of the Division of Allied Health, which comprises the following services: 

• Allied Health therapies 
• Tracheostomy Review and Management Service 
• Spiritual Care 
• Language Services   
• Ngarra Jarra (Aboriginal Health) Program 
• Disability Liaison Officer Program
• Ability@Austin

About the Role:

The casual grade 2 or grade 3 will provide evidence-based clinical care by the provision of expert triage, assessment and intervention including complex discharge planning. Clinicians are required to work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary teams and provide allied health leadership to promote excellent patient care in at least one of the following weekend services:

Acute Stroke Service - The aim of the acute stroke Saturday/Sunday service is to facilitate discharges to the community and to meet the acute stroke clinical guidelines. This role also provides some neurological cover to neurosurgical patients as required to support timely assessment and discharge.

Acute Discharge Service - The aim of the OT acute discharge Saturday service is to provide timely assessment and intervention for patients to facilitate safe discharge home and shortened length of stay.

The Surgery Centre (TSC) - The aim of the OT TSC Saturday service is to provide timely assessment and intervention for patients to facilitate safe discharge home, understanding the orthopaedic pathways and functional impacts from surgery. 

About you 

We are searching for an experienced clinician and allied health leader who excels in excels in collaborative problem-solving. You are someone who strives for excellence in service delivery and is always growing your knowledge and expertise. You can work flexibly and autonomously in the ever-evolving health setting, and you have a passion for being the best OT you can be.  

You’ll further have:  

• Strong teamwork skills 
• Great communication skills (verbal and written) 
• Have a drive for self-improvement 
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills 

Our benefits:  

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  
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program  
• Mentoring and career development opportunities  
• Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, ar parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists 

Inclusion at Austin:  

We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities.  We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQI+, and people of any age.  

Work with us!  

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working with Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to the hiring manager.