St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM) is a facility of St Vincent’s Health Australia under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries. We are a not for profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.

St Vincent's Private Hospital Fitzroy is a centrally located, large, private hospital facility. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist with a strong clinical background and demonstrated leadership experience to join our Occupational Therapy team.

The Senior Occupational Therapist will provide clinical leadership to the acute Occupational Therapy team, alongside managing a diverse clinical caseload across neurosciences, orthopaedics, cardiac and thoracic surgery, general surgery, general medicine and oncology. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving an evidence based Occupational Therapy service, with a focus on continual service improvement and excellent care. They will work as part of our experienced multidisciplinary team, to provide and promote a culture of collaborative, patient centred care.

Responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):

• Provide clinical leadership to the acute Occupational Therapy Team
• Effective management of a busy and diverse clinical caseload
• Supervision of junior Occupational Therapists, Allied Health Assistants and students
• Take part in, and lead quality improvement and innovation initiatives

The successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrated experience in a leadership position
• Experience in the acute inpatient setting
• An ability to work independently and competently across the acute care service
• A commitment to high quality patient care
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrated experience working as part of an effective team

WHY WORK FOR SVPHM:
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM) is a facility of St Vincent’s Health Australia under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries. We are a not-for-profit Catholic private hospital, which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.

You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.

• Join the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD
•  Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!
•  Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
•  Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good
•  A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave
•  Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital
   

Our experienced team of clinical professionals, caregivers and support staff are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic, medical and surgical services. We work together to ensure patient safety, well-being and recovery. We are a not-for-profit Catholic private hospital, which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.

APPLY NOW!

If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:

• Resume

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, and the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.

St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit or get in contact at

REQUIREMENTS:

Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.

SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:

If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Lena Fiddelaers Allied Health Manager for a confidential discussion on 0421 419 766

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM) is a facility of St Vincent’s Health Australia under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries. We are a not for profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.

St Vincent's Private Hospital Fitzroy is a centrally located, large, private hospital facility. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist with a strong clinical background and demonstrated leadership experience to join our Occupational Therapy team.

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE

The Senior Occupational Therapist will provide clinical leadership to the acute Occupational Therapy team, alongside managing a diverse clinical caseload across neurosciences, orthopaedics, cardiac and thoracic surgery, general surgery, general medicine and oncology. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving an evidence based Occupational Therapy service, with a focus on continual service improvement and excellent care. They will work as part of our experienced multidisciplinary team, to provide and promote a culture of collaborative, patient centred care.

Responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):

• Provide clinical leadership to the acute Occupational Therapy Team
• Effective management of a busy and diverse clinical caseload
• Supervision of junior Occupational Therapists, Allied Health Assistants and students
• Take part in, and lead quality improvement and innovation initiatives

The successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrated experience in a leadership position
• Experience in the acute inpatient setting
• An ability to work independently and competently across the acute care service
• A commitment to high quality patient care
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrated experience working as part of an effective team

WHY WORK FOR SVPHM:
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM) is a facility of St Vincent’s Health Australia under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries. We are a not-for-profit Catholic private hospital, which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.

You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.

• Join the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD
•  Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!
•  Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
•  Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good
•  A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave
•  Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital
   

ABOUT ST VINCENTS PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE

Our experienced team of clinical professionals, caregivers and support staff are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic, medical and surgical services. We work together to ensure patient safety, well-being and recovery. We are a not-for-profit Catholic private hospital, which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.

APPLY NOW!

If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, and the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.

St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit or get in contact at

REQUIREMENTS:

Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.

SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:

If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Lena Fiddelaers Allied Health Manager for a confidential discussion on 0421 419 766

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https :// or get in contact at

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St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857.

Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do.

From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.