Occupational Therapist (Grade 3), Subacute at Home (Geelong, VIC, Australia, 3220)

Employment Type -  Permanent Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 64 

Job Category - Other Professionals - Occupational Therapy

Req Id - 8039 

HAVE IT ALL  JOIN OUR ALLIED HEALTH TEAM NOW!

• Opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist deliver high quality care for patients in their own homes
• Be part of a broad clinical team dedicated to delivering excellence
• Join a supportive, high-performing team making a real community impact
• Enjoy work life balance with this permanent part-time role | 64 hours per fortnight | five weeks leave (pro-rata) & salary packaging 

About the role

This role will provide high quality Occupational Therapy care to patients and families of the Subacute at Home Program across both GEM and Rehab at Home interdisciplinary teams. The role will provide clinical leadership within the Subacute at Home Program and a high level consultation on professional issues within the organisation to ensure the promotion of Allied Health professional values and high standards of Occupational Therapy service provision. Additional parameters of this position include the following: consultative role, leadership in clinical specialty of GEM and Rehab Occupational Therapy, teaching undergraduates and/or post-graduate students and providing education to staff within the department and from other disciplines. 

Key responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership within the Subacute at Home Program.
• Support and develop the Subacute at Home Occupational Therapy team to work to full scope of practice through clinical guidance, education, and fostering evidence-based practice.
• Practice in accordance with National Safety and Quality Standards, contributing to continuous improvement, research, and safe care delivery.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team to support staff performance, professional development, and high-quality patient outcomes.

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an Australian Occupational Therapist Council accredited course
• Current national registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and other health service providers, conflict resolution, influencing others, and facilitating open discussions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build effective working relationships and influence outcomes 
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and time management skills 

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services. 

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010 
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650 

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here 

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. 

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards 

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] 

All appointments are subject to

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable) 

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email. 

Contact person: Michelle Bao Email: [email protected]

Application closing date: 26, April 2026

Internal applicants:  If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers cage through One Point (intranet) before applying. 

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged. 

Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.