Hand Therapy Practitioner - Grade 2 - Occupational Therapist or Physiothera at St Vincents Health Australia Group Support Services

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Sep, 26

Salary

52.49

Posted On

03 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Hand Therapy, Clinical Management, Evidence Based Practice, Patient Care, Upper Limb Rehabilitation, Autonomous Working, Consultation, Service Development

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description: Casual positions available Excellent benefits including salary packaging Fitzroy location Challenging and rewarding work environment About the Role Overall accountable to the Manager, Hand therapy department, this grade 2 practitioner of hand therapy position is responsible for providing high quality, hand therapy management to the in-patients and out-patients of the plastics, orthopaedics and hand units of St. Vincent’s, and associated non-clinical tasks as directed. Provide appropriate clinical management for all Plastics and Hand therapy department patients demonstrating evidence based practice. Provide consultation and expert advice for staff regarding the management of patients with hand pathology. Liaise with consultants regarding hand therapy specific patient management. Actively participate in the hand therapy team functioning and work together with clinical staff regarding overall patient care. Participate in service development and review of the hand therapy service as appropriate. Classifications for this position will range from classification range VF6 - VF9 or VB1 - VB4 ($45.67 per hour - $52.49) plus a casual loading of 25%. Your Contribution Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy Current AHPRA Occupational therapy or Physiotherapy Registration (and Eligibility to Australian Occupational therapy Association or Australian Physiotherapy Association) Prior hand therapy experience at Grade 2 level Ability to work autonomously Post graduate qualifications in Hand therapy / Upper limb Rehabilitation or other related area. Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain What we offer Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay! CBD Location, close to Public Transport and close to lots of car parks – if applicable Career development & advancement encouraged Culture of continuous improvement Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more. Contact Samantha Corrie samantha.corrie@svha.org.au Review the following documents: Closing Date: 4 July 2026 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more. Click Forgot your password? from the Sign-in screen and follow the instructions to reset.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality hand therapy management to in-patients and out-patients within the plastics, orthopaedics, and hand units. Collaborate with consultants and clinical staff to ensure expert patient care and participate in service development.