Make a difference. Support independence. Help people live life their way.
Are you an Occupational Therapist who loves seeing people achieve the things that matter to them?
Do you enjoy working with older people, thinking outside the box and finding practical ways to help clients stay independent and connected to their community?
If you answered yes, we’d love to hear from you!
What’s on offer?
As the heart of community care, Melville Cares provide a range of aged care services including home support, in-home respite, transport services, social groups and more. Our vision, is that we at Melville Cares believe older peoples’ lives should be as fulfilling as at any other stage of life, and is achieved by our commitment to our values. By empowering our clients, building trust and engaging with compassion we walk alongside clients on their unique journey through later life assisting as much, or as little, as they choose.
As our Occupational Therapist / Restorative Care Partner, you will play an important role in helping our clients maintain their independence, confidence and quality of life.
You’ll work closely with clients to understand what matters to them, assess their needs and develop practical therapy and rehabilitation plans that support their goals. No two clients are the same, so this role is about more than just completing assessments. You’ll have the opportunity to be creative, problem-solve and find solutions that make everyday life easier and more enjoyable for our clients.
You will manage your own caseload and work alongside clients, families, carers and other health professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
Why join us?
Because the work you do here matters.
You’ll have the opportunity to build genuine relationships with clients; see the difference your support makes and be part of a team that cares about the community we serve.
Ready to make a difference?
Apply online through Seek and submit your current CV, along with a short introduction telling us about yourself and why you would like to join Melville Cares.
Applications close 10 October 2026. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified.
Melville Cares values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those with disabilities, to apply
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
