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• Grade 4 Occupational Therapist or Social Worker – NDIS Hospital Discharge Lead.
• Permanent part-time role working 22.8 hours per week.

• $63.80 -$70.30 / hour depending on classification level, salary packaging, 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata)

• Higher qualifications allowance for applicable post-graduate qualifications 

• Join a supportive team that values your wellbeing and has flexible work options that support a work/life balance and career growth 

• Opportunity to participate in research and ongoing quality improvement at an allied health divisional level 

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• Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 
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• About the Division of Allied Health
• The Division of Allied Health comprises the following services: 

• Allied Health therapies: Physiotherapy, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Nutrition and Dietetics, Orthotics & Prosthetics, Podiatry, Clinical and Neuropsychology (Royal Talbot site) and Creative and Leisure Services 

• Tracheostomy Review and Management Service 

• Spiritual Care 

• Language Services   

• Ngarra Jarra (Aboriginal Health) Program 

• Disability Liaison Officer Program 

• Ability@Austin 

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• The Allied Health Division is committed to promoting the highest levels of service for our patients. In realising this goal, the Division will lead and excel in research, teaching and the use of person centred evidence-based practice. 
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• The Allied Health Division provides services on all three campuses of Austin Health, across all Divisions, including across the continuum from the Emergency Department through bed-based services and ongoing ambulatory care.   
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• About the role 
• Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist or Social Worker leader with extensive clinical expertise and a desire to shape the future of allied health? Seasoned clinicians or rising stars are invited to apply for this Grade 4 role.   
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• As a lead clinician and subject matter expert in discharge planning your work will focus on supporting the inter-professional teams at Austin Health in complex discharge planning, particularly in respect to navigating the processes of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) eligibility, planning and implementation.  
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• Working closely with the Allied Health Leadership team, Divisional Managers, NUMs and Divisional Directors, you will provide expert guidance, leadership and advice to clinicians and the organisation on matters relating to best practice discharge of NDIS participants.  This role will work with existing teams with a focus on capability building to better the health outcomes of people with disability and complex support needs in the context of patient flow.
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• About you 

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you

• Extensive clinical experience in a specific area of Occupational Therapy or Social Work

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor, and inspire others

• A collaborative spirit and a commitment to building strong relationships

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated passion for research and best practices

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• Our benefits 
• Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

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• Work with us! 
• We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 
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• If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 
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• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Erin Garner, OT Department Manager at Erin.Garner2@austin.org.au
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• Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 
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• Application closing date: Sunday 17 August 2025