The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Occupational Therapist Grade 1

• Be part of the rotational grade one team, where you can experience a wide variety of clinical environments in your 6 monthly rotations
• Enjoy a well-supported workplace with dedicated supervision and mentoring to build your career
• Full time ongoing

Benefits of Joining The Royal Melbourne Hospital Occupational Therapy Team:

• The Allied Health department provides a strong teamwork culture in both the Occupational Therapy team and multi-disciplinary group.
• We have a commitment to training, education and CPD activities all of which are fully supported i.e. internal education opportunities and professional development available in varied specialties, held during working hours on site.
• Up to $12,000 tax free earnings with salary packaging options, monthly paid day off for full time staff.
• We pride ourselves on our dedication to supervision and career growth, offering opportunities and access to specialist leaders.

Your New Role:

• Grade one rotations occur in February and August and are spread across City and Royal Park Campuses, through acute and sub-acute clinical areas (including community). The initial rotation will be determined once the successful applicant is appointed and is specifically allocated to support the individual’s career growth.
• Provide safe, evidence based and patient centred care including assessment, intervention and discharge planning for RMH patients
• Demonstrate effective communication strategies with patients, relatives, staff and relevant services in order to provide appropriate services and information
• Learn and develop your professional skills in a fast paced hospital environment
• Enjoy a career structure which develops specialist clinical, research, education, and leadership skills for Allied Health.

Please submit a brief cover letter with 5-10 dot points to indicate why and how you are prepared for a grade 1 position at Melbourne Health. These can be related to professional, extra-curricular, educational. or other relevant experience and must be specific.

About You:

• You are an AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist dedicated to providing evidence-based practice
• You value working with supportive and dedicated Occupational Therapists and multidisciplinary teams.
• You are a quick learner and ready for a fast-paced work environment

Our Commitment to You

• Career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals.
• Enjoy excellent work-life balance working in a supportive and collaborative team
• Salary packaging, onsite car parking and, close to public transport.

Interested?

If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us.

For a confidential discussion please connect via the details below.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check, and Working With Children Check (WWCC). All RMH employees are required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

Don’t delay, apply now!  - recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received.

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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.