Occupational Therapist Grade 2

Req ID: 7662

Date: 10 Aug 2026

Site: VCCC (Parkville)

Location:

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Unit: Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy

Division: Chief Nursing Officer

Department: Allied Health

Enterprise Agreement: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect

Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist Grade 2

Fixed Term Full Time Role - until 23 August 2027

80 hours per fortnight
Parkville location
Salary between $90,235 to $103,724 depending on experience

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

We are seeking a dynamic Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to deliver exceptional care to patients undergoing cancer treatment. This fixed term, full-time position (maternity cover) offers the opportunity to work in a world-class oncology setting, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient wellbeing and recovery.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality, patient-centred occupational therapy services to individuals with complex oncology needs.
Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop tailored intervention plans to support patients' functional independence and quality of life.
Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, and allied health teams to ensure integrated, holistic care.
Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and student supervision.

The successful candidate will possess:

Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy (or equivalent) with current AHPRA registration.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience, preferably within an acute hospital or oncology setting.
Strong clinical reasoning, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Passion for delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.

Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay

• Discounted health insurance and eye care

• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program

• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists

• Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces

• Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities

• Five weeks annual leave, monthly ADO’s, purchased leave options and 17.5% leave loading

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. Applicants should provide a CV and a covering letter highlighting your key skills and experience to assist with our assessment. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and vaccination evidence. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary.

Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Manager: Ben de Zoete, Manager for Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology and Podiatry

Email: ben.dezoete@petermac.org

Phone: (03) 8559 5225

Applications Close 11:49pm: Monday 24 August 2026

Position Summary

Provide acute inpatient and outpatient management and treatment for Peter Mac patients (Melbourne campus and satellites)

Play an assistant role in the clinical leadership of the occupational therapy team and provide an excellent standard of patient care within the specialist area of oncological practice

Assist with facilitating and implementing the departmental priorities of professional development, research and quality activities and to ensure that these consistently inform clinical activity

Enterprise Agreement

Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025

Classification or Salary Range

Grade 2 – VF6-VF9

Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Category A

Key Relationships

Internal

Senior physiotherapy and occupational therapy staff members
Head of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
Junior and support members of department
Other health workers including allied health, nursing and medical colleagues across all Peter Mac and VCCC campuses

External

Community Health Services
Clinical schools (tertiary and TAFE)
Cancer agencies and other health service providers

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Master of Occupational Therapy

Skills

Essential Requirements

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy (Bachelor, Masters or equivalent)
Current AHPRA Occupational Therapy registration
Demonstrated interest and experience in acute cancer care
Minimum of 3 years relevant clinical experience
Excellent written communication skills including computer literacy
Demonstrated commitment to evidence based service protocols and quality programs
Reliable, flexible and conscientious approach to patient management and workplace issues
Evidence of continued professional development
Valid Victorian driver’s license

Desirable Requirements

SWEP credentialed provider
Palliative care experience
Ability to consult and adapt treatments to the special needs of oncology patients
Lymphoedema management qualifications or experience
Relevant post graduate training
Ability to conduct a literature search and appraisal
Previous experience supervising AHA, students and junior staff
Developing skills in program development and evaluation
Developing skills in research
Relevant peak body membership (OTA, COSA, ALA, etc.) and active participation in professional body and special interest groups
Valid Victorian driver’s license

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

AHPRA Registration

Relevant peak body membership (APA, COSA, ALA, etc)

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities	Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1. Deliver high quality, appropriate care and education to cancer patients	Manage a complex caseload and varied clinical caseload (70-80% clinical) Triage and manage inpatient and outpatient referrals within KPI timeframes Liaise with LMOs, community based practitioners and other services Make independent clinical reasoning decisions relating to the majority of complex cases and seek assistance as required Assist in the development and refinement of occupational therapy services for relevant tumour streams
2. Provide leadership and guidance through an oncology and patient focused framework	Take a lead role in co-ordination of student placements (in conjunction with Grade 3 OT) Supervise and support junior staff, students and assistants Contribute to junior staff and student development and training Provide regular, structured supervision to allocated staff or students Seeks and acts on opportunities to develop leadership skills
3. Participate in and contribute to departmental, hospital and external activities including continuing education, quality assurance and research	Maintain up to date appraisal and supervision records and participate in planned sessions according to schedule agreed upon Regular, active participation in staff meetings, education sessions and in-services Maintain, document and report course participation and attendance, including all mandatory hospital development courses Assist in relevant quality improvement, research and evidence based practice (EBP) projects to develop the department and OT clinical practice Provides quality and research reports according to organisational and departmental requirements Complete at least 1 significant quality project with report annually Develop the ability to conduct a literature search
4. Responsible and accountable consumable and equipment usage	Report departmental stock levels of equipment and consumables as used Provide equipment and consumables according to departmental policies Communicate changing resource needs to admin staff, assistants or line manager as appropriate Ensure appropriate invoices are issued for sales or hires Informs patients and their carers to any associated equipment hire conditions and costs
5. Accurate and timely documentation	Regular and accurate submission of statistics Meet all departmental requirements for documentation standards Same day (or within 24 hours) documentation of clinical notes (assessment, treatment, progress) and planning Contribute to departmental data bases as indicated Maintenance of patient privacy and confidentiality at all times

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Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.

• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.

• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.