Epworth’s Rehabilitation services are some of the most progressive of their kind in Australia. Our clinical approach involves individualised treatment and collaborative team decision-making to achieve outstanding outcomes for patients. We have forged a strong team ethos within our specialist physical rehabilitation services delivered at Epworth.

This full-time fixed-term Grade 2 Occupational Therapist position is for a dynamic and flexible individual who is highly organised and thrives on clinical variety. Working as one of our annual leave relievers, the role covers both inpatient and outpatient caseloads across our Richmond, Hawthorn & Camberwell rehabilitation sites. You will work in orthopaedics, multi-trauma (including amputees), neurology, cardiac & respiratory, general reconditioning, persistent pain and acquired brain injury.

You will have prior experience working in neurological rehabilitation as a minimum pre-requisite to be considered for this role. Additionally you will have high level communication and handover skills, be a true team player and display strong initiative and problem solving.

Position available now until 30 September 2026

To be successful in this role, you will:
• Provide evidence based best practice to your patients
• Have a strong sense of team, both within Occupational Therapy and the wider multi-disciplinary team
• Be proactive with ambition to improve services provided to our patients
• Have a Victorian drivers license and a willingness to drive with patients in the car
• Have prior experience working with private health insurers, TAC & VWA (desirable, not essential)

Position Description     Inherent Requirements

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent as recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapy

Why Join Epworth?

At Epworth, it’s a community.

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Enquire / Apply

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For more information, please contact Carly McKeough, Manager of Occupational Therapy on  0427 563 770, or refer to the position description/  contact [email protected] 

Please Note:  Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the application closing date.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.