Occupational Therapist (Rehabilitation)

• Location: Melton
• Employment Type: Part-Time (60.8 hours/fortnight), Fixed Term (August 2026 until July 2027)
• Salary: Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Grade 2 Occupational Therapist with an interest in working in outpatient rehabilitation environments.

Our outpatient rehabilitation team consists of an Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist, Social Worker, Allied Health Assistant, Exercise Physiologist and Physiotherapists. They work together supporting clients from Bacchus Marsh, Melton and Caroline Springs following neurological events to regain independence.

This role is 0.8 EFT (60.8hrs per fortnight) based at Melton.

The role is a fixed term, parental leave cover position from the 3rd of August 2026 until the 30th of July 2027.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will be working as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide clinical interventions that focus on optimising client function and independence to support clients to achieve their own individualised goals. You will be supported by an experienced Grade 3 clinician with regular supervision and access to professional development.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment and interventions to rehabilitation-based clients specifically upper limb therapy
• Work in a multidisciplinary approach to care

About you

• Will have full AHPRA registration
• Will have experience working within rehabilitation settings
• Will have highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Will have a passion for delivering high quality care working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Click here for the Position Description.

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about supporting clients on their rehabilitation journey, 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 July 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Ruth Martin (Manager - Community Adult Health Programs) on (03) 9747 7604.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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.

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