Occupational Therapist

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.

• Fixed term position until June 2026
• Part time (3 days/week)
• Occupational Therapy Grade 2
• Community ABI Rehabilitation position - statewide service
• Located at Caulfield hospital
• Great staff benefits and team environment!

The Department

Alfred Health's Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation Centre provides specialist state-wide 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 an inpatient rehabilitation service, a community rehabilitation service and a 4-bed transitional living service.

The Role

The Grade 2 clinician is responsible for:

• Providing high quality assessment and management of patients within the ABI Service, primarily in the areas of occupation focused cognitive, motor, sensory, psycho-social and discharge interventions.
• Contributing to an interdisciplinary team approach to achieve optimal patient care and outcomes and to minimise clinical risk.

• Providing regular clinical supervision and/or mentoring to junior staff and AHAs to engender excellence in the ABI Service.
• Participation within the student education program.
• Contributing to quality improvement and research activities within the ABI service.
• Promoting a culture of ongoing learning and development within the team.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Bachelor in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience. This should include rehabilitation experience within inpatient rehabilitation or community rehabilitation programs

Staff Benefits

Alfred Health’s ABI Service provides you with access to regular clinical supervision, opportunities for continued professional development and being part of a friendly and supportive team.

Other organisational benefits include:

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
• Close to public transport and shops

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Danielle Sansonetti, Grade 4 Occupational Therapist, on 03 9076 7423.

Applications close at 11.00pm on Thursday 31st of July 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 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