Grade 3 Occupational Therapist Acute Company Location

Why This Role Matters
The Grade 3 Occupational Therapist – Acute plays a senior clinical role in delivering high-level inpatient care, supporting safe and timely discharge planning, and improving patient flow within the hospital system. This position contributes directly to positive patient outcomes by working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary acute care environment and driving evidence-based service development.

Job Description
Northern Health is seeking a motivated and experienced Grade 3 Occupational Therapist to join its Acute Inpatient Team. This ongoing part-time role (48 hours per fortnight) is based at Northern Hospital Epping and involves providing high-level clinical services to acute inpatient cohorts, predominantly within a general medical caseload. The role focuses on patient-centred discharge planning, multidisciplinary collaboration, and continuous service improvement.

Key Features of the Role
• Position: Grade 3 Occupational Therapist – Acute
• Company: Northern Health
• Location: Epping, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
• Employment Type: Ongoing Part-Time (48 Hours per Fortnight)
• Work Setting: Acute Inpatient Hospital
• Clinical Level: Senior (Grade 3)
• Application Closing Date: 16 March 2026

Responsibilities
• Deliver high-level occupational therapy services to acute inpatients
• Manage predominantly general medical caseload
• Facilitate dynamic, patient-centred discharge planning
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Support patient flow and access across the health service
• Contribute to service development and innovation initiatives
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation

Required Qualification
• Recognised Occupational Therapy qualification
• Current AHPRA Registration
• Senior-level clinical experience in inpatient settings

Educational Requirement
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Important Remarks
• Demonstrated senior clinical experience in acute inpatient care required
• Ability to work autonomously and within multidisciplinary teams
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and lifelong learning
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment

Employment
• 48 Hours per Fortnight
• Based at Northern Hospital Epping

What We Offer
• Award-winning health and wellbeing programs including “Thrive”
• Professional development opportunities and events
• Flexible workplace arrangements and additional leave options
• Salary packaging and financial benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to online library and onsite parking
• Inclusive and culturally safe workplace

Experience and Skills
• Extensive acute inpatient clinical experience
• Advanced discharge planning and care coordination skills
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently at senior level
• Service development and innovation focus

Salary Insights
• Salary: As per Grade 3 Award Classification (Not Disclosed)
• Access to salary packaging benefits

Company Overview
Northern Health is a major public healthcare provider serving Melbourne’s rapidly growing northern suburbs. It delivers acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community, and home-based services across multiple campuses including Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals, and Kilmore District Hospital. The organization is known for its inclusive culture, commitment to evidence-based practice, and strong community partnerships.

FAQs

1. Who can apply?
   Experienced Occupational Therapists with senior-level inpatient clinical experience and AHPRA registration.

2. Is this a full-time role?
   No, this is an ongoing part-time position (48 hours per fortnight).

3. Where is the role based?
   At Northern Hospital Epping, Melbourne, Victoria.

4. What is the application deadline?
   16 March 2026.

5. How do I apply?
   Apply through the official Northern Health careers portal using the link below.

Application Tips
• Highlight your senior acute inpatient experience clearly
• Emphasize discharge planning and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Mention leadership or service development contributions
• Showcase strong communication and autonomy skills
• Align your application with evidence-based and patient-centred care values