Career Opportunities: Occupational Therapist - Grade 3 - Acute Surgical (53500)
Reference Number: 53500: Occupational Therapist - Grade 3 - Acute Surgical
Employment Type: On Going 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 fast becoming the place to be.
Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Grade 3 Occupational Therapist to join the Acute Occupational Therapy team.
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 six main campuses:
Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity exists for a Grade 3 Occupational Therapist to join the acute team at Northern Health.
This position is ongoing full time with monthly Accrued Day Off.
This role is based at Northern Health- Epping on the acute surgical wards. The clinician will be accountable for providing an evidence-based Occupational Therapy service to Northern Health inpatients through the application of expert clinical skills in assessment, intervention, and discharge planning.
This role provides clinical leadership to the acute Occupational Therapy team and ensures that an evidence-based service is delivered across the continuum of care.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Demonstrated clinical experience to a grade 3 level of competence.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
- A positive attitude towards life-long learning
Next Steps . . .
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.
For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Danika Arney, Clinical Leader Occupational Therapy and 0408 350 673 or email [email protected]
Applications close 20 May 2026
Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.
Why work at the Northern Health?
NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.
- 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
Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
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Reference Number: 53500: Occupational Therapist - Grade 3 - Acute Surgical
Employment Type: On Going 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 fast becoming the place to be.
Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Grade 3 Occupational Therapist to join the Acute Occupational Therapy team.
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 six main campuses:
Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity exists for a Grade 3 Occupational Therapist to join the acute team at Northern Health.
This position is ongoing full time with monthly Accrued Day Off.
This role is based at Northern Health- Epping on the acute surgical wards. The clinician will be accountable for providing an evidence-based Occupational Therapy service to Northern Health inpatients through the application of expert clinical skills in assessment, intervention, and discharge planning.
This role provides clinical leadership to the acute Occupational Therapy team and ensures that an evidence-based service is delivered across the continuum of care.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Demonstrated clinical experience to a grade 3 level of competence.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
- A positive attitude towards life-long learning
Next Steps . . .
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.
For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Danika Arney, Clinical Leader Occupational Therapy and 0408 350 673 or email [email protected]
Applications close 20 May 2026
Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.
Why work at the Northern Health?
NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.
- 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
Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
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Reference Number: 53500: Occupational Therapist - Grade 3 - Acute Surgical
Employment Type: On Going 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 fast becoming the place to be.
Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Grade 3 Occupational Therapist to join the Acute Occupational Therapy team.
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 six main campuses:
Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity exists for a Grade 3 Occupational Therapist to join the acute team at Northern Health.
This position is ongoing full time with monthly Accrued Day Off.
This role is based at Northern Health- Epping on the acute surgical wards. The clinician will be accountable for providing an evidence-based Occupational Therapy service to Northern Health inpatients through the application of expert clinical skills in assessment, intervention, and discharge planning.
This role provides clinical leadership to the acute Occupational Therapy team and ensures that an evidence-based service is delivered across the continuum of care.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Demonstrated clinical experience to a grade 3 level of competence.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
- A positive attitude towards life-long learning
Next Steps . . .
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.
For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Danika Arney, Clinical Leader Occupational Therapy and 0408 350 673 or email [email protected]
Applications close 20 May 2026
Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.
Why work at the Northern Health?
NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.
- 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
Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.