Occupational Therapy careers

Alfred Health is a leader in the field of Occupational Therapy. We are committed to our values and make a real difference in the lives of Victoria’s most complex and vulnerable patients every day. Our team, comprising over 120 staff, have chosen Alfred Health for various reasons: the variety of our work, our research and innovation, the high acuity and complexity of the patients we care for, and the opportunity to work alongside leaders in the profession. They remain working with us due to our inclusive and supportive leadership, our culture of teamwork, our opportunities for growth, and the recognition we receive for the positive impact we have on our patients’ lives.

We are a diverse group of Occupational Therapists from around Australia and globe, and our strength lies in this diversity. Alfred Health is a welcoming and supportive environment that will help you thrive as a professional.

Unique opportunities available to our Occupational Therapists include:

• Specialist statewide services including Burns, Heart and Lung Transplant, Brain Injury, Trauma, Spinal Rehabilitation
• Dedicated Occupational Therapy Research and Researcher Clinician roles.
• Grade 1 rotations with over 20 rotations including a rotation to Alice Springs Hospital

Clinical support and professional development

We offer a supportive work environment with a well-defined supervision structure. We encourage and facilitate professional development through the following opportunities:

• Grade 1 workshops alongside Allied Health new graduate training
• Regular cross-campus in-service training, internal courses and professional development
• External courses relevant to your areas of practice
• Support for postgraduate learning to enhance career development
• Presentations of research and quality projects within National and International conferences

Research and Evidence-Based Practice

We are committed to engaging in Evidence Based Practice (EBP) and Quality Improvement projects to provide the best quality care to our patients. We conduct annual stream-based quality improvement reviews and all staff are actively involved in quality improvement projects. Read more information about Occupational Therapy Research at Alfred Health.