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 Occupational Therapist

Royal Melbourne Hospital 

• Casual role with flexible rostering and a supportive Occupational Therapy team
• Deliver clinical assessment and therapy within the acute hospital setting
• Career development opportunities across RMH City and Royal Park campuses

About the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH):

The Occupational Therapy Service at the Royal Melbourne Hospital is committed to delivering outstanding patient care. The Grade 2 Occupational Therapist plays a key role in providing high-quality care through strong clinical skills, effective communication, and active participation within a multidisciplinary team. This role involves assessment, intervention, and discharge planning for patients with a wide range of medical conditions and is supported by a Grade 4 Clinical Leader, senior clinicians, the OT Research Leader, and the OT Manager.

The Occupational Therapy team consists of more than 100 staff working across the City and Royal Park campuses in acute, sub-acute, and community-based services spanning a variety of specialties. As part of the broader Allied Health service, the team fosters a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages ongoing professional development and career growth.

About the role:

• Be part of the cohesive Occupational Therapy team, providing clinical services to a wide range of clients across acute, sub-acute and home-based/community teams.
• As a causal team member, you will provide excellent, evidence based and patient centred care including assessment, intervention and discharge planning for patients either in the acute or sub-acute hospital wards, or in community and home-based services.
• Support and educate junior occupational therapists and allied health assistants
• Demonstrate excellent communication strategies with patients, relatives, staff and relevant services in order to provide appropriate services, information and leadership.
• Be part of a team that develops specialist clinical, research, education, and leadership skills for Allied Health.

About you:

• You have hospital experience with a collaborative working style
• You have excellent communication skills and a passion for continued professional development
• 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.

Benefits of working with the 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
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including; On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.
• Salary packaging options, onsite car parking and close to public transport

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Interested? Click Apply to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume.

Interviews may commence as applications are received.

For a confidential discussion, please reach out the contact details below.

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.