Occupational Therapist Grade 2

Occupational Therapist - Grade 2

Permanent, Part-Time (0.4 FTE)

Western Health is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Grade 2 clinician to join our team in acute.

Working in acute orthopaedics (inpatient and pre-admission clinic) and general acute and supported by a Grade 3 OT, the successful applicant must have well developed assessment and intervention skills and demonstrate a strong commitment to evidence and occupation based practice.

The role will be involved in the provision of supervision and will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team. Sound communication and organisational skills are essential for success in this position.

To be successful in this role, you will :

• Demonstrate commitment to provision of Occupational Therapy practice
• Be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in acute service provision and discharge planning
• Have strong collaboration skills
• Have demonstrated experience working in multidisciplinary teams
• Have experience in quality improvement and / or research project

Contact Person : Daina Didzys

Phone : Position Description

Applications close at 11 : 59pm on 4 July 2025

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-centered 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

Learning and development opportunities

Community impact and inclusion

Organisational culture and environment

Ready to make an impact?

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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.

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 does not accept unsolicited resumes / applications from recruitment agencies.