Occupational Therapy Senior Clinician - Acute Neurology Grade 3

• Full time | Permanent
  
• Fitzroy Location
  
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
  
• Pro-active & supportive leadership

Inspire & Transform: Shape the Future of Acute Services Occupational Therapy at SVHM

Are you a senior Occupational Therapist ready to lead and deliver impactful change in acute care? St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is seeking a motivated and experienced clinician to join our team in the Acute Senior Clinician role.

This role provides an exceptional opportunity to deliver high-quality, person-centered care, with great opportunities to engage in continuous improvement, workforce capability improvement, in a dynamic, values-led health service.

About the Role

As the Senior Clinician, you will:

• Deliver excellence in clinical care
  
• Support innovation and service development, ensuring equitable access, responsiveness to complexity, and alignment with best practice models of care.
  
• Support capability building through supervision, and mentoring, fostering professional growth in the clinicians you support.
  
• Champion interdisciplinary collaboration, contributing to integrated, holistic models of care
  
• Promote a culture of learning and research, embedding reflective practice and innovation.
  
  
  About You
  
  You are a dynamic and values-driven Occupational Therapist who is passionate about client centered acute care.
  
  You will bring:
  
• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
  
• Clinical experience in acute care settings.
  
• Demonstrated experience in workforce development, clinical supervision, and education delivery.
  
• A collaborative approach and excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
  
• A commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and health equity.
  
  
  
  Why Join St Vincent's?
  
  SVHM is a leading tertiary teaching hospital and part of St Vincent's Health Australia, driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity, and Excellence.
  
  We offer:
  
• A strong leadership and learning culture, with opportunities for career progression and influence.
  
• Access to wellbeing initiatives, including monthly Accrued Days Off (for full-time staff), employee assistance, and flexible work options.
  
• Salary packaging and discounts through our Foundation.
  
• Access to Fitness Passport - discounted access to gyms and pools.
  
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in a mission-driven organisation.
  
  
  Apply Now
  
  To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and vision for the role.
  
  
  For a copy of the Position Description or a confidential discussion, please contact:
  
  📧 [email protected]
  
  
  Join us and be part of delivering exceptional, compassionate care - every patient, every time.
  
  
  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).
  
  Respectfully, no agencies please.