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.

Grade 2 Hand Therapist- Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist

• Full Time, Fixed Term until 7 January 2027
• Provide excellent clinical assessment and therapy for RMH patients including varied trauma caseload
• Career progression opportunities across the organisation, supported and developed through our supervision program

About the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH):

The Allied Health Department offers a collaborative, multidisciplinary team culture with a strong focus on learning and development. The role is supported by a Grade 4 Clinical Leader, senior clinicians, an OT Research Lead, and the OT Manager, with structured supervision and clear opportunities for career growth.

The Grade 2 Hand Therapist is expected to have established clinical knowledge and skills in hand therapy, including assessment, intervention planning, splint fabrication and outpatient case load. Delivering safe and effective clinical care for patients is a key aspect of this role.

Your new role:

• Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist with well-established clinical experience and skills in plastics / hand therapy to join our dynamic multidisciplinary surgery team.
• A clinical caseload is largely traumatic injuries both in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
• You will work alongside a dedicated and skilled team of clinicians.
• You will support, teach and train grade 1 staff members, students and allied health assistants
• Clinical education and professional development are encouraged and supported

About you:

• Ability to provide excellent, evidence based and patient centred care including assessment, intervention, splint fabrication and discharge planning for patients
• Ability to manage a demanding workload, effectively prioritise tasks, and contribute to service development
• Supervise and educate junior hand therapists, allied health assistants and allied health students
• You value working with supportive and dedicated Hand Therapists and multidisciplinary teams.
• Minimum of two years clinical experience in Hand Therapy

Benefit of working at RMH: 

• A rewarding career offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement including mentorship and leadership programs
• Close proximity to great cafes and eateries and the University of Melbourne
• Work alongside highly trained staff whilst providing compassionate and supportive care for all members of the community.
• Salary packaging options, monthly ADOs for Full Time staff (That’s an additional day off every month!), onsite car parking, close to public transport

Please click here to view the position description!

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.

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.

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.