Occupational Therapist - Grade 2

• Location: Sunshine Hospital (primarily)
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
• Salary: Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate and patient-centred Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join Western Health at Home.

This role delivers Occupational Therapy services across the GEM at Home and Rapid Allied Health (RAH) programs, supporting patients to remain safe, independent and well within their own homes. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide evidence-based assessment and intervention while contributing to innovative models of care that help prevent avoidable hospital presentations and admissions.

This unique opportunity offers a varied caseload across hospital substitution, aged care and rapid community response services.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions in the home environment.
• Develop person-centred treatment plans that maximise safety, independence and functional outcomes.
• Provide rapid-response support to prevent avoidable Emergency Department presentations and hospital admissions.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health teams to coordinate high-quality care.
• Contribute to quality improvement, service development and supervision of students as required.

About you:

• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Minimum two years' clinical Occupational Therapy experience.
• Experience in community, rehabilitation and/or aged care settings.
• Strong clinical reasoning, assessment and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Current Victorian Driver Licence.

Click here for the Position Description.

About Western Health 

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall. 

Why join us? 

Compensation and benefits 

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards. 
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements. 
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey. 

Learning and development opportunities 

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways. 
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education. 
• Mentorship and career support. 

Community impact and inclusion 

• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care. 
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research. 

Organisational culture and environment 

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment. 
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare. 

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about providing Occupational Therapy services in innovative community and hospital substitution programs, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. 

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.  

Closing date: 11:59pm on 28 August 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Cath Davey via ***************@wh.org.au or 0403 675 ***. 

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). 

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees. 

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.