Grade 3 Occupational Therapist - Residential Aged Care

About the role

St Vincent's Health is recruiting a Grade 3 Occupational Therapist for a permanent, part-time position (24 hours per week, 0.6 FTE) at Berengarra Residential Aged Care Facility in Kew. It is a senior clinical role in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, leading the development, implementation and delivery of a high-quality Occupational Therapy service for residents, working closely with the multidisciplinary team and St George's Hospital subacute services.

Key responsibilities

• Provide advanced Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment, re-evaluation and care planning across the continuum of care
• Deliver evidence-based interventions supporting independence, mobility, meaningful activity, falls prevention, pressure care, equipment needs and resident wellbeing
• Provide clinical leadership and contribute to developing and evaluating the Occupational Therapy service in residential aged care
• Coordinate and take part in clinical supervision and support the development of staff and students
• Lead and contribute to quality improvement initiatives to improve resident outcomes and service delivery

Required profile

• Degree in Occupational Therapy or a relevant Occupational Therapy Master's qualification
• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist and eligibility for membership with Occupational Therapy Australia
• Current Victorian driver's licence
• At least six years' experience in a subacute physical rehabilitation setting, with strong interest and working knowledge of Occupational Therapy in aged care
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff and students and working in a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement
• Current National Police Check, or willingness to obtain one

What we offer

• Salary of $104,135 - $118,981 per annum, pro rata for part time
• Salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Fitness passport and access to fitness facilities
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• Wellbeing initiatives, events and programs
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Discounts and promotions through the St Vincent's Foundation

Applicants submit a resume and cover letter; shortlisting starts immediately and the closing date is 22 November 2026. Mandatory immunisation requirements apply to this Category A position.