New Graduate Occupational Therapist

Reference Number: 52293:  New Graduate Occupational Therapist - Rotational  
Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time (FT)  
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)  
 

About Northern Health:

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. 

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated New Graduate Occupational Therapists to join the Occupational Therapy 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:

An exciting opportunity exists for two (2) New Graduate Occupational Therapists (one 12 month contract and one 24 month contract) to join the Northern Health Rotational program. The New Graduate Grade 1 Rotational Occupational Therapist is required to provide quality patient centred care in a variety of patient settings. This is achieved through the application of competent clinical skills in assessment, intervention/rehabilitation, and discharge planning with an appropriate level of supervision. 

These rotational roles work across our Northern Health campuses including the Northern Hospital, Epping, the Bundoora Centre, and Broadmeadows Hospital.  Northern Health has a wide range of rotations across the continuum of care, including Acute, Subacute, Community, Hand Therapy and Paediatrics.  Each rotation can vary between 6 and 12 months in duration. Two of the rotations include Saturday or Sunday as a rostered working day (i.e. Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday). 

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven ability to work cohesively in a team environment
• A positive attitude to lifelong learning
• Interest in experience across the continuum of care
• 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. Alternatively, you can contact Danika Arney , Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead on or email

Applications close 10 October 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.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

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.