Grade 2 Occupational Therapist: ABI

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

Acquired Brain Injury Inpatient Rehabilitation Position

• Full-Time at 80 hrs per f/n
• Fixed Term until end of Feb 2026
• Grade 2 Classification (VF6-VF9)
• Located at Caulfield
• Great Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave pro-rata & Salary Packaging

The Occupational Therapy Department at Alfred Health

Alfred Health - Occupational Therapy Services operates across The Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals, with clinical services aligned to Alfred Health strategic goals and operational performance targets. 

The benefits of working within the Occupational Therapy department at Alfred Health include: 

The opportunity to work in a supportive team with diverse clinical expertise and knowledge. 
Access to regularly scheduled PD opportunities and cross-campus education, supported by a strong clinical supervision framework.
A commitment to developing staff clinical, non-clinical and leadership skills with a focus on promoting personal development and career progression and providing opportunity to participate in Research and Quality Improvement initiatives. A focus on work-life balance and employee wellbeing with access to formal employee support programs.
The Acquired Brain Injury Unit
Alfred Health's Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation Centre provides rehabilitation services for people with moderate to severe acquired brain injuries including traumatic brain injuries, stroke, hypoxic brain injuries, and other causes of non-progressive brain injury. The service is comprised of a 42-bed inpatient rehabilitation service, a community rehabilitation service, and a 4-bed transitional living service.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic occupational therapist to provide high-quality assessment and management of patients within the Inpatient ABI Rehabilitation Service. Our ABI Service provides you with access to regular clinical supervision, opportunities for continued professional development, and being part of a friendly and supportive team.

At a Grade 2 level, Occupational Therapists are required to display autonomy of practice, whilst also demonstrating a commitment to patient-centred care, collaborative practice and evidence-based knowledge translation. There will also be opportunities for Grade 2 clinicians to be involved in various teaching/training and quality improvement activities across the Occupational Therapy Service, and will be responsible for the supervision and mentoring of Occupational Therapy staff, Allied Health Assistants and/or undergraduate students.

It is a requirement of all Alfred Health staff that they may be required to work across all Alfred Health site (The Alfred, Caulfield Hospital and Sandringham Hospital) including weekends and public holidays, based on clinical service demands.

Qualifications and Registrations Required

• Occupational Therapy Qualification
• Current full registration held with the relevant Professional Board of Australia (AHPRA) or equivalent
• Member of OT Australia (or eligibility for membership) or equivalent
• Current Victorian Driver’s License (unrestricted)

Skills & Experience

• Minimum three years’ clinical experience in Occupational Therapy
• Demonstrated best practice in patient assessment and intervention for patients with acquired brain injury and/or neurological conditions
• Previous experience in an inpatient rehabilitation setting is highly desirable
• Experience in supervision of junior staff and students is highly desirable

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance.
• On-site car & bike parking

Please send enquiries to Joanne Cairney (Acting Occupational Therapy Manager) via email: [email protected] 

Applications closing at 11 pm Sunday, 16th March 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au