Grade 2 Occupational Therapist: Sandringham

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.

• Grade 2 Occupational Therapist: Acute General Medicine & Orthopaedics 
• Permanent ongoing
• Part-time position 0.7EFT / 53.2 hours per fortnight (ideal days of work to include Monday and Wednesday)
• Classification (VF6-VF9)
• Located at Sandringham Hospital
• Great Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging

About the Team

Alfred Health Occupational Therapy Services operates across The Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals, with clinical services aligned to Alfred Health's strategic goals and operational performance targets. The Occupational Therapy Service is committed to the provision of high-quality, evidence-based care, and strongly values professional development and clinical supervision.

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

• Access to regularly scheduled Professional Development opportunities and cross-campus education, supported by a strong clinical supervision framework.
• A commitment to developing your clinical, non-clinical and leadership skills with a focus on promoting personal development and career progression and providing opportunities to participate in Research and Quality Improvement initiatives.
• A focus on work-life balance and employee well-being with access to formal employee support programs.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive organisation with opportunities for personal growth, development and career progression.
• Unique opportunity to gain clinical experience and specialist expertise in a range of diagnostic groups.
• Roles that are also well supported to encourage new, emerging or transitioning Grade 2 clinicians to continue to develop their clinical and leadership skills.

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity exists for a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join the Occupational Therapy team at Alfred Health in a permanent capacity. This position will commence at Sandringham Hospital applying their knowledge, skill and expertise to deliver excellent clinical service to a range of diagnostics groups including unwell General Medicine patients and orthopaedic caseloads. The Occupational Therapists will provide high-quality assessment and intervention to promote occupational performance, contribute to timely progression of care and facilitation of discharge pathways to home and the community for these patients. They will work closely and collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to contribute to patient centred comprehensive care.

Grade 2 clinicians have an important role in leading various teaching/training and quality improvement activities across the Occupational Therapy Service, and will be responsible for the supervision and mentoring of junior Occupational Therapy staff, Allied Health Assistants and/or undergraduate students. They will be well supported by an experienced Grade 3 senior Occupational Therapist including regular supervision and access to professional development opportunities. The Occupational Therapy department delivers a 7-day service across a number of clinical areas at Alfred Health.  This position includes the requirement of working 1 weekend shift per fortnight to support weekend service delivery.

Essential Skills 

• Effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• A strong commitment to ongoing learning and development.
• Flexibility and adaptability in both clinical service provision and interactions with the team.
• A team-first approach and be a consistent and proactive team player.
• The ability to work effectively as an Allied Health Professional by being able to demonstrate an ability to work within and across teams. 

Experience/Qualifications

• B. App Sc (OT), B. Occupational Therapy, MOT prac or recognised equivalent.
• Full Registration held with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Member of OT Australia (or eligibility for membership).
• Minimum three years of clinical experience in Occupational Therapy including experience in an acute hospital setting.  

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance.
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness. 
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services.

If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.  

Any queries please contact Anna Kennedy (Clinical Operations Lead) on [email protected].
Applications close at 11.00 pm on Tuesday 13th of May 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