• 0.5 EFT, 12 month fixed term position (negotiable EFT and contract length)
• Site: Various Merri Health Sites, may include: Bell Street, Coburg and Glenroy and Epping
• Join an established multi-disciplinary team, who strive to help our clients reach their desired outcomes and stay living independently in the community

Your new organisation

At Merri Health, we strive to enrich diverse communities through the provision of quality health care and support services. A career at Merri will see you contributing to a culture that affects change for our clients and the wider community. We are committed to supporting the talent and skills of our employees because we know their capability is the key to our success.

Your new role

As an Occupational Therapist in the Independent Living Team you will be responsible for:

• Assessment of clients in a community setting to identify current strengths and valued activities impacted by their altered capacity.
• Provide recommendations and/or interventions to support the capacity of the client to achieve their goal
• The prescription of equipment (including funding applications) and recommendations for home modifications to enhance occupational performance.
• Project and supervision opportunities to support clinicians development

What you’ll need to succeed

To be successful with Merri you will go above and beyond to achieve great results for our clients, the organisation and yourself. We’re looking for individuals with:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Clinical experience in community health, equipment prescription and home modifications
• Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to network and liaise with others and contribute effectively in a team environment.

What we offer

You will be working with a motivated and experienced multi-disciplinary team, in a community health setting to deliver high quality health care to our community.

We offer a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which encourages you to bring your whole self to work. As the successful applicant you’ll be joining an organisation where you will be supported to grow, learn and develop your skills to reach your potential.

You will also have access to generous salary packaging, purchase leave and flexible work arrangement options.

A position description is attached.