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Location: Sunshine Hospital, Harvester Building and Western Health at Home (all sites)
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Employment Type: Part Time (24 hours/week), Fixed Term (until August 2027)
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Salary: Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate and patient-centred Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join the Western Health at Home team within the Rapid Allied Health (RAH) and Community-Based Transition Care Program (CB TCP) services.
The successful applicant will work collaboratively within a highly committed interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, efficient and innovative care to patients within their home environment. This role provides the opportunity to support patients across the continuum of care, helping to prevent avoidable hospital presentations, facilitate safe hospital discharge, and maximise independence for older people living in the community.
As a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist, you will contribute advanced clinical expertise, support service development initiatives, and provide clinical leadership and supervision to junior staff and Allied Health Assistants where appropriate.
Key responsibilities:
Provide Occupational Therapy Assessment and Intervention
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Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions for adults and older people receiving care in community and home-based settings.
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Assess functional capacity, participation in activities of daily living, environmental barriers, falls risk, equipment needs and home safety requirements.
Promote Best Practice in Community and Aged Care Services
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Apply advanced clinical reasoning and occupational therapy expertise to deliver person-centred care aligned with contemporary evidence-based practice.
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Support safe discharge planning, hospital avoidance strategies and restorative care approaches that optimise independence and wellbeing.
Support Clinical Leadership and Staff Development
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Provide supervision, mentoring and professional support to Grade 1 Occupational Therapists, Allied Health Assistants and students as required.
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Contribute to education, quality improvement initiatives, service evaluation and continuous improvement activities.
Coordinate Care Within Multidisciplinary Teams
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Collaborate with patients, carers, general practitioners, community providers and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to develop, implement and review care plans.
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Support patients to achieve meaningful goals while maximising safety, independence and quality of life within their home environment.
Deliver Services Across Western Health at Home Programs
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Provide occupational therapy services across Western Health at Home programs, primarily within Rapid Allied Health (RAH) and Community-Based Transition Care Program (CB TCP), with flexibility to support other services across the continuum of care as required.
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Contribute to innovative models of care that reduce avoidable hospital admissions and support sustainable discharge outcomes.
About you:
Occupational Therapy Qualifications and Registration
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Appropriate recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy with minimum 2 years of clinical experience.
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Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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Eligibility for membership with Occupational Therapy Australia.
Community, Hospital and Aged Care Experience
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Demonstrated experience in hospital, aged care and/or community-based occupational therapy settings.
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Experience supporting older adults with complex health and functional needs is highly regarded.
Advanced Clinical Assessment and Intervention Skills
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Demonstrated ability to independently complete comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans and deliver evidence-based interventions.
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Strong clinical reasoning, problem-solving and case management skills.
Leadership and Quality Improvement Capability
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Demonstrated contribution to service development, quality improvement activities and implementation of best practice initiatives.
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Experience providing supervision or support to junior staff and/or students is desirable.
Strong Communication, Organisation and Autonomous Practice
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Highly developed interpersonal, written and electronic communication skills.
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Excellent organisational and time management abilities with capacity to manage competing priorities.
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Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary team environment.
Additional essential requirements:
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Commitment to ongoing professional development.
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Current Victorian Driver's Licence.
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Computer literacy and competency with electronic medical records and documentation systems.
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Willingness to undergo a Police Check.
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Working with Children Check (if required).
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
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Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
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Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
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Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
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Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
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Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
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Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
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Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
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Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
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Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
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Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
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Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you're passionate about delivering high-quality Occupational Therapy services in community and home-based settings, 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 19 July 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Jacinta Brenan via
[email protected].
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.
