Senior Grade 3 OT, Pain Management and Research Centre
Senior Grade 3 OT, Pain Management and Research Centre
Description
Permanent position
Part time (48 hours per fortnight)
Occupational Therapy Grade 3 Year 1-4 (VG3-VG6)
Caulfield Pain Management and Research Centre, Caulfield Hospital location
Great staff benefits!
The Department
Caulfield Pain Management and Research Centre (CPM&RC) is an ambulatory service providing specialist assessment and treatment for adults with chronic non-cancer related pain. The Centre aims to assist patients to reduce the impact of persistent pain by optimising pain treatments, improving function and promoting self-management. This is achieved by expert assessment and patient education There is a focus on the Cognitive Behavioural education and restoration of function for management of pain with a philosophy of teaching self-management strategies, and access to a number of treatment modalities including group and individual treatment programs. The centre undertakes research on outcomes of pain treatments, psychosocial aspects of chronic pain, pain and ageing and novel therapies for pain.
The Role
The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for the provision of comprehensive clinical Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment and education of patients with complex pain conditions, using Pain Neuroscience current knowledge and biopsychosocial models of care. They will manage a clinical caseload, working within a multi-disciplinary team comprising of doctors, psychologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and other team members. They will participate in the initiation and implementation of quality and service initiatives within the clinic and have professional links with the Occupational Therapy department. They will be responsible for the development and implementation of quality and service improvement programs and education framework. They will be leaders in contributing to knowledge while managing a clinical caseload. They will balance their time taking a key role in education, research and quality improvement.
Staff Benefits
Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.
For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Fiona Thomas, Pain Clinic Manager on 03 9076 6834 or f.thomas@cgmc.org.au
Applications close 11pm AEST, Friday 11th September 2026.
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience Required
A Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy
Be registered with the OT Board of Australia and adhere to all AHAPRA and Board's registration standards
Completion of relevant post graduate Occupational Therapy courses
Relevant clinical and leadership experience
Experience in group work
Excellent supervisory and teaching skills
Evidence of previous involvement in the development, implementation and evaluation of Quality Improvement strategies
Be eligible for membership of OT Australia
Uphold the Code of Ethics of OT Australia (if a member)