Occupational Therapist - Grade 2 (Casual)

Job Description

Occupational Therapist - Grade 2 (Casual) Requisition No: 3405 Executive Division: Operations Division: Allied Health Program: Allied Health Occupational Therapy Department: Allied Health Occupational Therapy Enterprise Agreement: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) Job Function: Allied Health Professionals Project: Occupational Therapist – Grade 2 Casual Work across sites Western Health is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Grade 2 clinician to join our inpatient teams on a casual basis. Availability to work weekends is highly desired. These casual positions are well supported by experienced and dedicated senior clinicians. The successful applicant must have well-developed assessment and intervention skills and demonstrate a strong commitment to evidence and occupation-based practice. The position will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team. Sound communication and organisational skills are essential for success in this position. To be successful in this role, you will: Demonstrate commitment to provision of Occupational Therapy practice Be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in acute service provision and discharge planning Have strong collaboration skills Have demonstrated experience working in multidisciplinary teams Have experience in quality improvement and/or research projects Applications close at 11:59pm on 10 March 2025. About Us Our workforce of over 13,000 employees is driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred, and connected patient experience. Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital, and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs, and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics. Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as: Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing Work-life balance 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 does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies. 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. Western Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pays our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr