Occupational Therapy Grade 1 - Community at Home

Reference Number :  52294 :   Occupational Therapy Grade 1 - Community at Home

Employment Type :  On Going 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 and suitably experienced Grade 1 Occupational Therapist to join the team at 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.  In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role :

Occupational Therapist Grade 1 - Community At Home Leave Cover

Ongoing full time working 80 hours per fortnight with monthly Accrued Day Off

An exciting opportunity exists for a Grade 1 Occupational Therapist within the Community Therapy team at Northern Health. This Grade 1 role provides Occupational Therapy services to patients / participants within the community programs. These services provide support and maintenance to people living at home and whose capacity for independent living is at risk, or who are at risk of premature or inappropriate admission to long-term residential care. The successful candidate will be accountable for providing an evidence based Occupational Therapy service to Northern Health clients through the application of competent clinical skills in assessment, intervention, and discharge planning with the appropriate level of supervision.

The Occupational Therapy service at Northern Health prides itself on being inclusive, supportive and committed to evidence-based practice. We are a team driven by positive patient outcomes and team work. The NH OT service employs over 100 staff and are consistently striving to provide opportunities to support staff growth and development.

The Northern Health Occupational Therapy department is committed to high levels of patient centred care, evidence-based practice, regular supervision and support of all staff.

Click here to find out more about Northern Health's Allied Health department.

To be successful in this role you will have :

• Experience and interest in working with clients in the community
• Proven ability to work well in a team
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• A positive attitude to lifelong 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 Anna Connolly - Community Clinical Leader, on 0497 411 738 or email NH-OTrecruitment@nh.org.au

Applications close 20 October 2025

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.