Grade 2 Occupational Therapist

Lmhn; Greater Bendigo; Hybrid; AUD 63,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff health and wellbeing programs

Career development and education

Generous salary packaging

Staff gym and pool access

Fitness passport program

Job summary

Bendigo Health in Victoria invites applications for a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist in our Subacute weekend service. You will work across Rehabilitation and GEM, supporting patients with neurological, orthopaedic and amputee rehabilitation needs, through assessment, intervention and discharge planning to empower independence.

In a collaborative weekend MDT, you will deliver timely, high-quality care and help manage patient flow across the health service.

Responsibilities

• Work across Rehabilitation and GEM services, supporting patients with neurological, orthopaedic, and amputee rehabilitation needs.
• Through assessment, intervention, and discharge planning, empower patients to build confidence and regain independence.
• Deliver timely, high-quality care within a weekend multidisciplinary team and support patient flow across the health service.

Job description

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• Exciting clinical opportunities across neurological/amputee/ortho rehabilitation and GEM
• Join a passionate and supportive team!
• Opportunity to work closely with the MDT

The Position

Job Reference:4704

Position Title: Grade 2 Occupational Therapist - Subacute weekend service
Classification: VF6 - VF9
Salary per hour (exc. super): $45.67 - $52.49
Hours per fortnight: up to 64
Employment Status: Fixed Term Part Time until 02/07/2027

Other requirements: 2026 Flu Vaccination

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic sub-acute weekend service.

As a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist, you will work across Rehabilitation and GEM services, supporting patients with neurological, orthopaedic, and amputee rehabilitation needs. Through assessment, intervention, and discharge planning, you will empower patients to build confidence, regain independence, and achieve their rehabilitation goals.

Working within a collaborative weekend multidisciplinary team, you will deliver timely, high-quality care and support patient flow across the health service.

This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of an evolving service, influence the future direction of weekend rehabilitation, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision to be a trusted regional healthcare service recognised for delivering exceptional care, being a great place to work, and being deeply connected to our community.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including:

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Your New Division

The Community and Continuing Care Division provides a broad range of high-quality, person-centred care programs and services to consumers in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. Each service within the division is designed to ensure holistic care and improve the overall well-being of our patients and communities.

The Community Services team is dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing outcomes of the communities in the Loddon Mallee with six regional offices. This team includes: Aged Care Assessment undertaken on behalf of My Aged Care; Community Allied Health; Community Care; Carer Support and Community Nursing & Home Care.

The Continuing Care team delivers high-quality services across the Loddon Mallee region including: Dental Care; Chronic Disease Management; Outpatient Rehabilitation; Support for People Transitioning Home; Diabetes Management and Geriatric Management and Assessment.

The Allied Health team provides comprehensive, high-quality care across the continuum, including expert services in: audiology, dietetics, exercise physiology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, psychology, social work, speech pathology and allied health assistants who work with these disciplines.

The Geriatric Medicine Team includes Geriatricians, Rehabilitation physicians, Palliative care physicians, registrars and junior medial staff. The Team work across inpatients, outpatients and home settings.

The Clinical Support Services team includes Medical Imaging incorporating BreastScreen, Pharmacy and Pathology.

In addition, the Community and Continuing Care Division holds the professional portfolio of Chief Allied Health Officer. The Chief Allied Health Officer and allied health discipline managers provide professional governance for all allied health across Bendigo Health.

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Act with Respect X | We are proud to be a Respect X Accredited Employer. We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in our organisation. Learn more: www.respectx.com.au

If you are an existing Bendigo Health employee, please ensure you apply with your Bendigo Health email address.

Need more information? Please contact Chris Walis, Senior Clinicain 0437 380 757 for a confidential discussion.