Hand Therapy Practitioner - Grade 2 - Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist
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St Vincent’s Health Australia is offering a Grade 2 Hand Therapy Practitioner role for Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists to join the Fitzroy hand therapy team on a full‑time or casual basis onsite, with excellent benefits and opportunities for career development. You will deliver high quality, evidence‑based hand therapy for plastics, orthopaedics and hand units, provide expert staff advice, liaise with consultants and contribute to service development. Key requirements include a degree in OT or PT, current AHPRA registration with eligibility for the relevant professional association, prior Grade 2 hand therapy experience, autonomous work capability and post graduate qualifications in Hand Therapy or upper limb rehabilitation are desirable, plus a current national criminal history check and vaccination requirements. Salary ranges VF6‑VF9 or VB1‑VB4 with a 25% casual loading, salary packaging, CBD location, and a culture of continuous improvement add to the appeal. To apply, attach your resume and a cover letter, and tailor your submission to demonstrate hands therapy experience, teamwork and service improvement ideas; shortlisting starts immediately and the ad may close early, so apply promptly. For inquiries contact Samantha Corrie; closing date 4 July 2026 11:59pm.
Job Description:
Casual positions available
Excellent benefits including salary packaging
Fitzroy location
Challenging and rewarding work environment
About the Role
Overall accountable to the Manager, Hand therapy department, this grade 2 practitioner of hand therapy position is responsible for providing high quality, hand therapy management to the in-patients and out-patients of the plastics, orthopaedics and hand units of St. Vincent’s, and associated non-clinical tasks as directed.
Provide appropriate clinical management for all Plastics and Hand therapy department patients demonstrating evidence based practice.
Provide consultation and expert advice for staff regarding the management of patients with hand pathology.
Liaise with consultants regarding hand therapy specific patient management.
Actively participate in the hand therapy team functioning and work together with clinical staff regarding overall patient care.
Participate in service development and review of the hand therapy service as appropriate.
Classifications for this position will range from classification range VF6 - VF9 or VB1 - VB4 ($45.67 per hour - $52.49) plus a casual loading of 25%.
Your Contribution
Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
Current AHPRA Occupational therapy or Physiotherapy Registration (and Eligibility to Australian Occupational therapy Association or Australian Physiotherapy Association)
Prior hand therapy experience at Grade 2 level
Ability to work autonomously
Post graduate qualifications in Hand therapy / Upper limb Rehabilitation or other related area.
Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
What we offer
Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
CBD Location, close to Public Transport and close to lots of car parks – if applicable
Career development & advancement encouraged
Culture of continuous improvement
Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
Contact
Samantha Corrie [email protected]
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Closing Date:
4 July 2026 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]
View Reconciliation Action Plan