Occupational Therapist - Transitional Living Centre

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Epworth HealthCare is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to lead rehabilitation at the Transitional Living Centre in Thornbury. You will manage a mixed caseload of ABI, neurology and multi‑trauma clients, deliver evidence-based, goal-driven interventions, and contribute to service development within a multidisciplinary team. To be successful you will have a Bachelor of Applied Science in OT, current AHPRA registration, at least 2 years of neurological or ABI rehab or multi‑trauma experience, and strong communication and supervisory skills. Desirable: hospital or outpatient clinic exposure and knowledge of private health insurance TAC and VWA funding. This full-time role (38 hours weekly) includes two late shifts 12 pm to 8 pm. Application tips: tailor your CV to show rehab outcomes, leadership, teamwork, and evidence-based practice; highlight ability to engage residents and families and manage a busy caseload while contributing to quality improvement. Relocation assistance and other benefits available.

Company Description

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Job Description

The Transitional Living Centre (TLC) provides a specialised rehabilitation program for adults with acquired brain injury or multi-trauma injury who are working to rebuild independence and reintegrate confidently into the community. As the lead discipline within the TLC, Occupational Therapy plays a key role in delivering evidence‑based, goal‑driven interventions that support residents to develop meaningful daily living and community participation skills.

Our program supports individuals referred from rehabilitation hospitals as well as people transitioning from living with carers who wish to move toward greater independence, including living on their own.

About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high‑performing rehabilitation service and make a meaningful impact in the lives of people recovering post injury.
Based at the TLC in Thornbury, you will manage a mixed caseload including ABI, neurology and multi-trauma including conditions such as spinal injury or amputees, while contributing to service development, quality improvement, and continuing education programs.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Delivering high‑quality clinical care informed by best‑practice evidence
• Demonstrating strong organisational and planning skills
• Communicating and engaging effectively with colleagues across all disciplines

To Be Successful, You Will Have:

• Previous experience in neurological and/or acquired brain injury rehabilitation and/or multi-trauma (essential)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Hospital and/or outpatient clinic experience (desirable)
• Knowledge of private health insurance, TAC and VWA funding models (desirable)
• Strong accountability with an engaging and supportive communication style
• Ability to supervise and educate junior staff and students where required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

This permanent full‑time position (38 hours per week, Monday to Friday) includes the requirement to work from 12:00pm to 8:00pm on two days each week.

Position Description      Inherent Requirements

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status provides the opportunity for employees 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
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

At Epworth, we care.

We care about our patients and we care about our people.  We care about keeping everyone safe.  We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers.  And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

Enquire / Apply

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button and attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Epworth Talent on (03) 9426 0606.

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.