Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: $100,000 - $110,000
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 8088
About the role:
An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate and patient-centred Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join the Western Health at Home team within the Rapid Allied Health (RAH) and Community-Based Transition Care Program (CB TCP) services.
The successful applicant will work collaboratively within a highly committed interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, efficient and innovative care to patients within their home environment. This role provides the opportunity to support patients across the continuum of care, helping to prevent avoidable hospital presentations, facilitate safe hospital discharge, and maximise independence for older people living in the community.
As a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist, you will contribute advanced clinical expertise, support service development initiatives, and provide clinical leadership and supervision to junior staff and Allied Health Assistants where appropriate.
Key responsibilities:
Provide Occupational Therapy Assessment and Intervention
Promote Best Practice in Community and Aged Care Services
Support Clinical Leadership and Staff Development
Coordinate Care Within Multidisciplinary Teams
Deliver Services Across Western Health at Home Programs
About you:
Occupational Therapy Qualifications and Registration
Community, Hospital and Aged Care Experience
Advanced Clinical Assessment and Intervention Skills
Leadership and Quality Improvement Capability
Strong Communication, Organisation and Autonomous Practice
Additional essential requirements:
Click here for the Position Description.
About Western Health
Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.
More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.
We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.
We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.
Why join us?
Compensation and Benefits
Learning and Development
Community Impact and Inclusion
Organisational Culture and Environment
Ready to make an impact?
If you're passionate about delivering high-quality Occupational Therapy services in community and home-based settings, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the Employee Login via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 13 October 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Jacinta Brenan via [email protected].
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.