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 3 Occupational Therapist - Trauma and Surgical Services 

• Deliver high-quality clinical assessment and therapy within trauma and surgical services
• Flexible roster (including weekends) in a supportive Occupational Therapy team
• Part-time (0.63 EFT) fixed term until 25 March 2027, with career development opportunities through supervision

About the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH):

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), part of the Parkville Precinct, is a leading public hospital delivering comprehensive medical, surgical, mental health, rehabilitation, and community services.

As a Grade 3 Occupational Therapist, you will provide advanced, patient-centred care and clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on driving quality improvement, research, and professional development, while overseeing risk management, education, and supervision of junior staff. You will apply strong clinical reasoning and case management to support effective interventions, family engagement, and safe discharge, while contributing to service innovation and improvement across acute and subacute settings.

Your New Role:

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care within the surgical and trauma stream, including assessment, intervention, and discharge planning in acute wards.
• Provide supervision, education, and support to junior occupational therapists, allied health assistants, and students.
• Use strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team, ensuring coordinated and responsive care.
• Contribute to clinical leadership and actively support the 7-day trauma service.

About You:

• Experienced in acute hospital settings, with a collaborative and proactive approach to teamwork and leadership.
• A skilled communicator with a strong commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.
• AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapist with a focus on delivering evidence-based practice.
• Value working within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment and contributing positively to team culture.

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.

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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.

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.