Job Description
Grade 1 Occupational Therapist
Req ID:  6998
Posting Start Date:  22/05/2026
Advertisement End Date:  12/06/2026
Work Location:  The RMH Royal Park
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.
Job Description: 

Occupational Therapist – The Royal Melbourne Hospital

  • Join our Grade 1 Occupational Therapy program, with opportunity to work across a variety of clinical areas
  • Enjoy dedicated supervision, mentoring and strong team support to build your career
  • Full time position, with ongoing and fixed term opportunities available

About The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH):

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is a leading public health service delivering exceptional care across acute, sub-acute, community, and specialist programs. Our Allied Health teams, including Occupational Therapy, provide patient-centred, evidence-based care in a supportive, collaborative, and professional environment, with strong opportunities for growth and development.

Your New Role:

We are seeking passionate registered Occupational Therapists to join our team where you will:

  • Rotate in February and August across City and Royal Park Campuses in acute, sub-acute and community settings
  • Deliver safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care including assessment, intervention and discharge planning
  • Use effective communication strategies with patients, families, staff and community services
  • Learn and grow in a dynamic hospital environment with structured opportunities to develop specialist, research, education and leadership skills 

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 

Benefits of working at RMH:

  • 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.

Applicants are asked to submit a brief cover letter with 5–10 dot points outlining why and how you are prepared for a Grade 1 position at RMH. These may draw on professional, educational, extra-curricular or other relevant experience.

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Interested? Click on the apply button! Recruitment is ongoing, and interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

For a confidential discussion please connect via the details below.
Name and Contact:  Greta Arundell 0499 384 829
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check. The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve. RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards (https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/child-safe-standards). As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.