Job Description
Grade 3 Occupational Therapist 1
Req ID:  6201
Posting Start Date:  10/03/2026
Advertisement End Date:  31/03/2026
Work Location:  The RMH Parkville (City campus) & 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 - Grade 3 Senior Clinician
Royal Melbourne Hospital

  • Provide excellent clinical assessment and therapy for patients in trauma and surgical services. 
  • Flexible roster (including weekends) in our supportive and collaborative Occupational Therapy team.
  • Part time (0.63EFT) fixed term until 25th March 2027. 
  • Career progression opportunities across the organisation, supported and developed through our supervision program.

Your New Role:

  • The OT surgical stream provides clinical services to surgical and trauma units. 
  • Provide excellent, evidence based and patient centred care including assessment, intervention and discharge planning for patients in the acute hospital wards.
  • Supervise and educate junior and developing occupational therapists, allied health assistants and occupational therapy students.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication strategies with patients, relatives, staff and relevant services in order to provide appropriate services, information and leadership.
  • Contribute to the 7-day service to trauma unit

About You:

  • An acute hospital experience with a collaborative leadership style.
  • Excellent communication skills and a passion for continued professional development for yourself and others.
  • 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 joining the 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.

Interested?

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Recruitment is ongoing, and interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

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Name and Contact:  Patsy Giannikos 0491 919 658
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.