Occupational Therapist - Community Rehabilitation

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Title: Occupational Therapist - Community Rehabilitation
Requisition ID: 6742

Location:
Lilydale, VIC, AU, 3140

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Job Posting Date: 12 Jul 2026
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Occupational Therapist Grade 2 - Community Rehabilitation Program

Fixed-term part-time position (up to 0.8 EFT) until 16 May 2027 | Flexible hours to support your ideal work-life balance
Yarra Ranges Community Rehabilitation Program | Car parking on-site
Opportunities for career growth | Mentorship and ongoing education provided

About the role

Are you ready to add your keen rehabilitation skills and experience to a vibrant multidisciplinary team? An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and enthusiastic Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join the friendly and supportive Occupational Therapy team at the Yarra Ranges Community Rehabilitation Program.

You will be part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, providing evidence based, goal-directed rehabilitation to clients in their own home, in the therapy centre and in the community.

This fixed term position will suit an Occupational Therapist who has a passion for rehabilitation and helping adults to achieve their goals, can work autonomously and as a vital team member. Opportunities exist in various areas such as neurological rehabilitation, musculoskeletal rehabilitation and Falls and Balance.

You will be supported within a strong supervision structure and will be encouraged to engage in professional development and journal clubs to support evidence-based practice.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:
Strong commitment to high quality client care.
High level communication skills, both written and verbal, to enable development of good rapport with clients and staff.
High level of assessment and evidence-based OT intervention skills.
Experience in managing a mixed caseload using a client-centred approach.
Experience working within a community setting.
Experience in neurological rehabilitation.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role, and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

About Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

Mentor and Shadowing program
Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
Study and professional development leave
Friendly and supportive teams
Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Fitness passport for work-life balance
Employee assistance program accessible to you and your loved ones
Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
Access to private health insurance offers
Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
Cafes at all our hospitals

Next steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference and are eligible to work in Australia. We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know

We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
Advertising may end before the closing date.
We do not accept recruitment agency applications.

Please click here to view the Position Description.

Contact Person: Belinda Egan

Contact Number: 0488 478 488

Contact Email: Belinda.Egan@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: Sunday 16 August 2026

Need help submitting your application?

Contact the Hiring Manager listed in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (option 1) for support.

Our Values in Action

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day