Occupational Therapist - Grade 1 - Subacute Leave Cover

Reference Number :  52456 :   Occupational Therapist - Grade 1 - Subacute Leave Cover

Employment Type :  Fixed Term Full Time (FT)

Location :  Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health :

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated Grade 1 Occupational Therapists to join our Occupational Therapy department.

About Northern Health :

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses :

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital.

About Occupational Therapy Division :

The OT department at Northern Health prides itself on being inclusive, supportive and committed to evidence-based practice.

We are a large team of OT's who are driven by positive patient outcomes and a positive team work.

Our department enjoy supporting our team take on opportunities to support their growth and development as an occupational therapist.

About the Role :

This is a full-time fixed term opportunity until August 2026 for an experienced Grade 1 Occupational Therapist to join our team at Northern Health and provide clinical services to a subacute inpatient cohort.

You will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate timely discharge plans that are innovative to meet the needs and values of our Northern Health population.

This position is primarily based at Bundoora Centre and Broadmeadows Hospital.

This role is responsible for providing an Occupational Therapy service that driven by competent clinical skills in assessment, intervention, and complex discharge planning.

You will be providing evidence-based patient centred care that is supportive of patients wishes, and supports access and flow throughout the health service.

You will have variety in your caseload and work closely with a range of multi-disciplinary teams.

To be successful in this role you will have :

• Demonstrated clinical experience within an inpatient setting
• A collaborative mindset and a proven ability to excel within a multidisciplinary team
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Adaptability and a problem-solving mindset
• An attitude toward life-long learning

Next Steps

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the  'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Renee Craig, Grade 4 Occupational Therapy Clinical Leader for Bundoora and Kilmore, 0447 321 290.

Applications close 10 November 2025.

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.