Company description:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Job description:

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Occupational Therapists to join our Renal Outpatient team.

About Northern Health:

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital.

In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

The Occupational Therapist (OT) department at Northern Health prides itself on being inclusive, supportive and is committed to evidence-based practice.

We are a team of OT's who are driven by positive patient outcomes and team work.

We employ over 100 staff just within the OT department and enjoy seeing our team take on opportunities to support their growth and development.

We are seeking an experienced Grade 3 Occupational Therapist to join our team at Northern Health at a part time basis.

This role requires a therapist with experience in community or subacute settings who is passionate about providing person-centred care.

This role works with the Renal outpatient team, for patients undergoing dialysis or living with Chronic Kidney Disease.

It is predominantly based at the Northern Hospital Epping but also services Epping Private Hospital, Broadmeadows Hospital, Craigieburn Centre and Kilmore District Hospital as required.

You will be responsible for completing pre home dialysis assessments for both peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysis, as well as providing OT intervention to support patients to maintain their preferred dialysis modality.

OT assessment and intervention will also be provided for nephrology patients including the provision of symptom management for CKD patients attending the outpatient clinics or dialysis units.

This role will work closely with the allied health teams, nursing staff, nephrologists, and chronic kidney disease educators.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Fully registered as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Eligible for membership with OT AUstralia
• Current Australian Driver's Licence
• Current National Police Check and Working with Children Check VIC
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated experience or willingness to learn about chronic health conditions
• Sound working knowledge of community services
• Commitment to life-long learning
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or contact: Kate MacIvor, Acting Clinical Leader- Occupational Therapy 0427 130 190.

Applications close Sunday 14 September 2025
Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

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Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza.

We offer:

We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:

· Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive' program

· Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support

· An inclusive and culturally safe space

· State of the art facilities and campus partnerships

· A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs'

· Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library

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