Grade 4 Occupational Therapist
- Rehabilitation Stream Leader
- $61.32 -$67.57 / hour depending on year level, salary packaging, 5 weeks annual leave
- Higher qualifications allowance for applicable post-graduate qualifications
- Access to robust supervision and a supportive leadership team
- Join a department that values employee development and offers great career opportunities
- Join a team that values your wellbeing and has flexible work options that support a work/life balance and career growth
- Opportunity to participate in research and ongoing quality improvement at an OT and Allied Health level
Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist with extensive clinical expertise in Rehabilitation and a desire to shape the future of the profession? Seasoned clinicians or rising stars are invited to apply for this Grade 4 Occupational Therapy role.
About Occupational Therapy:
Our Occupational Therapy department at Austin Health is a bustling hub of patient-centered care, continuous improvement, professional growth and supportive career structures. Our focus is on wellbeing, evidence-based service improvement, sustainable workforce, and growth and development. This role will join our vibrant and supportive leadership team that will invest in your career and support you to be the best you can be. As a leader, you’ll shape the future of our OT staff and community through a dedication to:
- Driving clinical excellence: As a recognized expert in your field, you'll provide leadership and direction to your team, influencing best practices across the entire OT service at Austin Health.
- Growing and fostering an environment of inclusiveness and psychological safety where everyone thrives
- Empowering your team: Foster a dynamic and collaborative environment where your team are supported to grow and achieve and make a difference to patient lives.
- Shaping the future: Work closely with your manager and the Grade 4 OT executive to innovative and elevate care standards, and guide the department's strategic direction.
- Champion continuous improvement: Embrace a culture of research and quality, ensuring evidence-based practices that push boundaries and deliver exceptional patient care.
Our five diverse streams - Outpatients, Acute, Aged Care, Rehabilitation, and Better@Home - offer endless opportunities to refine your skills and expand your horizons. You'll find inspiration, growth, and a sense of belonging within our team.
You’ll thrive if you have:
- Extensive clinical experience?in Neurological Rehabilitation
- Proven leadership skills?with the ability to motivate, mentor, and inspire others
- A collaborative spirit?and a commitment to building strong relationships
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated passion for research and best practices
Inclusion at Austin:
We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQI+, and people of any age.
Work with us!
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working with Children Check. We encourage all applications even if you don’t have all the key selection criteria. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to the hiring manager.