Occupational Therapist Grade 1

Job Description

Job Overview

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Occupational Therapist – Grade 1 3 positions available | 2 Fixed Term, 1 Permanent Full Time | 38 hours per week Supportive Allied Health team | Structured rotations and development

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About the Role

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We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Grade 1 Occupational Therapists to join our dynamic Allied Health team at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne. Across these positions, you will have the opportunity to work across acute and subacute inpatient settings, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team. As a Grade 1 Occupational Therapist, you will build your clinical skills across assessment, intervention and discharge planning, supported by a structured supervision, education and rotation framework designed to develop your confidence, capability and career.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Provide patient-centred occupational therapy assessment and intervention across acute and subacute settings.
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• Contribute to comprehensive discharge planning and transition of care.
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• Work collaboratively with patients, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team.
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• Apply evidence-based practice to support safe, effective and high-quality patient care.
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• Participate in clinical education, supervision, rotations and professional development opportunities.
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Your Contribution

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• A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration.
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• Foundational skills in occupation-based assessment and intervention.
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• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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• A commitment to evidence-based practice, reflective learning and ongoing professional development.
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• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
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What We Offer

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• Comprehensive Grade 1 supervision and mentoring.
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• Structured clinical rotations and learning opportunities.
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• Access to dedicated clinical educators and senior clinicians.
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• A collaborative and supportive Occupational Therapy department.
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• Opportunities to participate in service development, quality improvement and research.
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• Competitive remuneration and salary packaging benefits.
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• Access to wellbeing initiatives, Fitness Passport and employee benefits.
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• A values-driven workplace guided by Excellence, Integrity, Justice and Compassion.
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Company Information

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St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service and part of St Vincent's Health Australia. We are proud of our strong culture of learning, inclusion and patient-centred care, and of the vital contribution Allied Health professionals make to the delivery of high‐quality healthcare.

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St Vincent's Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent's is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead's vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent's Health Australia is today the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent's family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.

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Inclusion and Diversity

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We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

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For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au.

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Health and Safety

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SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

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Reconciliation Action Plan

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At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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Contact

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Contact Samantha Corrie samantha.corrie@svha.org.au

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Closing Date

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18 October 2026 11:59pm