Occupational Therapy - Grade 1 New Graduate Clinician/Researcher
Occupational Therapy - Grade 1 New Graduate Clinician/Researcher
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Job Description
Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery improvement research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- Fixed Termfrom January 2026 to January 2028
- Full-time at 80 hours per fortnight
- Occupational Therapist Grade 1 Classification (VE8-VE9)
- Clinician Researcher New Graduate with Honours
- Alfred Health sites
Alfred Health Occupational Therapy Service
Alfred Health - Occupational Therapy Services operates across The Alfred Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals with clinical services aligned to Alfred Healths strategic goals and operational performance Occupational Therapy Service is committed to the provision of high-quality evidence-based care and strongly values professional development and clinical supervision. Clinical service provision is focused on inpatient acute rehabilitation and aged care streams for diverse patient populations including emergency general medicine surgical orthopaedic neurological trauma spinal amputee and burns/plastics speciality units.
The Position Summary
This position will bridge the gap between clinician and researcher providing an exciting role as a clinician-researcher Occupational Therapist within the team at Alfred Health. The split of this role includes 3 days a week in clinical and 2 days per week in research but may flex according to the needs of the department. The clinical role includes the provision of Occupational Therapy Services within a designated clinical caseload appropriate to their level of experience and competency. All our staff receive clinical supervision and training as part of the Grade 1 education and new graduate programs. From a research perspective this role is integral in providing research support to the department under the guidance of the Grade 4 Research Lead and Managers with activities including research education ethics applications and supporting approved Healths Occupational Therapy Service provides you with access to regular clinical supervision opportunities for continued professional development and being part of a friendly and supportive team.
Skills and Qualifications Required
- New graduate clinician (within12 months of graduation)
- Research Hons degree
- Full Registration held (or eligible) with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
- Member of OT Australia (or eligibility for membership)
Staff Benefits
- Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing
- Discounted Health Insurance
- Car Parking (subject to availability)
- Onsite Gym (Alfred Hospital)
- Close to shops and public transport
For more information please refer to the position description.
If you have any questions please contact Jacqui Wheatcroft Grade 4 Occupational Therapist- Research and Quality on tel (03) or
Applications close on Sunday 21st September 2025
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In compliance with the Victorian Chief Health Officers Mandatory Vaccination Directions all Alfred health employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 with TGA approved vaccine and must have evidence of their vaccination status.
Employment Type
Full-Time
