Occupational Therapist Community - Grade 1
- Victoria
- Contract
- Full-time
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 fastNorthern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Grade 1 Occupational Therapist to join the team at Northern Health.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. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.About the Role:Grade 1 Occupational Therapist - Community (Bundoora Centre)Fixed term full time working 80 hours per fortnight with monthly Accrued Day Off until 10/05/2026We have an opportunity for a passionate 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 Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC-PYP).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 CHSP service specifically provides home and community services for people aged 65 and over.The Grade 1 Occupational Therapist will be accountable for providing quality client care through the application of competent clinical skills in assessment, planning and implementation of treatment plans, with an appropriate level of supervision.This role will be based primarily at Bundoora Centre; however, the staff member may be required to travel and work across other Northern Health campuses and programs.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.to find out more about Northern Health's Allied Health department.To be successful in this role:
- 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
- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking