Grade 1 Occupational Therapist - New graduate

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia's leading public healthcare providers. 

Join our Grade 1 Occupational Therapy program, with opportunity to work across a variety of clinical areas

New Graduate Occupational Therapist

• Join our Grade 1 Occupational Therapy program, with opportunity to work across a variety of clinical areas
• Full-time, 12 month fixed term role starting in January 2027
• Enjoy dedicated supervision, mentoring and strong team support to build your career

 

Start your Occupational Therapist career where learning, innovation and patient-centred care come together.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) Allied Health team is seeking enthusiastic and motivated new graduate Occupational Therapist to join our supportive and dynamic team in a unique graduate program designed to support your transition from student to confident practitioner.

As one of Australia's leading tertiary health services, RMH offers an exceptional opportunity to develop your clinical skills across a variety of healthcare settings while receiving structured supervision, professional development and mentorship throughout your graduate year.

Why Choose RMH?

Our Occupational Therapy Graduate Program is designed to build your confidence, capability and professional identity as an early-career Occupational Therapist

• Complete 6 monthly rotations across City and Royal Park Campuses across acute, subacute or community settings
• Deliver safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care including assessment, intervention and discharge planning
• Use effective communication strategies with patients, families, staff and community services
• Learn and grow in a dynamic hospital environment with structured opportunities to develop specialist, research, education and leadership skills
• Explore diverse specialties and patient populations within a leading tertiary health service
• Work within multidisciplinary teams and build your confidence in a busy healthcare environment

Innovative Transdisciplinary Preceptorship Program

At RMH, you will participate in our innovative Transdisciplinary Preceptorship Program.

This unique program brings together new graduates from Occupational Therapy ,Social Work, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy and other allied health professions to learn, reflect and grow together.

Through facilitated group learning, peer support, case discussions and guided professional reflection, the program helps graduates to:

• Build confidence in clinical decision-making
• Develop skills for effective multidisciplinary teamwork
• Enhance communication, advocacy and leadership capabilities
• Strengthen resilience and wellbeing during the transition to professional practice
• Gain a broader understanding of person-centred healthcare delivery across disciplines

The program complements profession-specific supervision and mentoring, creating a rich and supportive environment for both clinical and professional development.

What our Program offers:

• A structured new graduate program
• Rotations across acute and subacute services
• Dedicated clinical supervision and mentoring
• Participation in the RMH Transdisciplinary Preceptorship Program
• Comprehensive professional development opportunities
• Exposure to specialist clinical services and experienced clinicians
• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunities to contribute to quality improvement, service development and innovation

About You

• You are an AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist dedicated to providing evidence-based practice
• Curious, adaptable and committed to continuous learning
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic about working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Meaningful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career Growth: Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & Belonging: Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• Innovation: Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class Excellence:  Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Enjoy great employee benefits: Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
• Work in the Parkville Precinct:  Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

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Interested?

Click Apply to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume.

As part of your application, please include a brief cover letter with 5–10 dot points outlining why and how you are prepared for a Grade 1 position at RMH. These may draw on professional, educational, extra-curricular or other relevant experience.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check. The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve. RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards (https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/child-safe-standards). As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.