Senior Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Grade 3 - Geriatrician in Emergency Department Intervention (GEDI)

• Permanent full-time and part-time opportunities | Secure role with excellent leave and development options
• Box Hill Hospital and Maroondah Hospital | Easy access to public transport, shopping, and dining options
• Play a key role in delivering an innovative and patient-centred model of care

About the role

This Grade 3 Occupational Therapist role is based in the Emergency Department at Box Hill and Maroondah Hospital and forms part of the multidisciplinary GEDI (Geriatrician in Emergency Department Intervention) team. The aim of the GEDI program is to divert hospital admissions through improved access to specialist geriatric care and discharge planning.

You will work alongside the GEDI geriatrician(s), providing hospital and home-based occupational therapy assessment and interventions to support early transition home and prevent avoidable hospital admissions.   

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Demonstrated clinical experience working with older adults and their families in an acute or sub-acute healthcare setting.
• Sound knowledge of evidence-based delirium prevention, assessment and management strategies.
• Well-developed clinical assessment, triage and prioritisation skills, with the ability to respond effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach to patient care and service delivery.
• Confidence in leading discharge planning and supporting safe transitions from hospital to community-based care.
• Strong clinical decision-making skills and the ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role, and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

About Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly and supportive teams
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion 
• Fitness passport for work-life balance 
• Employee assistance program accessible to you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to private health insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all our hospitals 

Next steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference and are eligible to work in Australia. We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency applications.

Please click here to view the Position Description.

Contact Person: Rebecca Nicks

Contact Number: 0419 594 899

Contact Email: Rebecca.Nicks@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: Wednesday 12 August 2026

Need help submitting your application?

Contact the Hiring Manager listed in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (option 1) for support.

Click here for the Candidate Guide for help with our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action

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