Occupational Therapist Grade 1 – Open to new graduates

Echuca Regional Health; Echuca; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible working

Leadership support

Wellbeing programs

Career progression

EAP

Free onsite parking

Staff vaccinations

Job summary

Echuca Regional Health invites applications for an Occupational Therapist Grade 1 open to new graduates. The position is full-time, permanent and rotational, commencing January 2027, offering exposure across inpatient and community settings.

You will provide evidence-based assessments, develop client-centred treatment plans, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, supervise Allied Health Assistants, and contribute to health promotion activities.

Qualifications

• Current qualifications in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA) by commencement.
• Eligibility for practising membership with Occupational Therapy Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions to a diverse caseload across inpatient and community settings.
• Develop and implement client-centred treatment plans that support positive health, wellbeing and functional outcomes.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including Allied Health, Nursing and Medical staff, to deliver high-quality care.
• Provide clinical support and supervision to Allied Health Assistants and students as required.
• Plan and deliver education and health promotion activities for staff, clients and community members.

Education

OT Registration (AHPRA)

OT Australia eligibility for membership

Job description

Occupational Therapist Grade 1 – Open to new graduates

Occupational Therapist Grade 1 – Open to new graduates

Occupational Therapy

80 hours per fortnight

Full time, Permanent - Start January 2027

Echuca Regional Health proudly serves the Shire of Campaspe and Murray River Council communities, with Echuca and Moama located side by side on the banks of the Murray River. We offer a wide range of hospital, aged care, and community health services, and are growing as a sub-regional teaching health service. With over 1,000 staff, we’re the largest employer in the region—providing real opportunities for career growth, development, and making a difference close to home.

About the Role:

Applications are sought from suitably qualified Occupational Therapists to work in the Occupational Therapy team at Echuca Regional Health.The Grade 1 position will be rotational, commencing in January 2027 and poses a great opportunity for newly graduated professionals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide evidence-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions to a diverse caseload across inpatient and community settings
• Develop and implement client-centred treatment plans that support positive health, wellbeing and functional outcomes
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including Allied Health, Nursing and Medical staff, to deliver high-quality care
• Provide clinical support and supervision to Allied Health Assistants and students as required
• Plan and deliver education and health promotion activities for staff, clients and community members

Qualifications/experience required:

• Current qualifications in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA) (by commencement).
• Eligibility for practising membership with Occupational Therapy Australia.

Why Work at ERH?

At ERH we offer a supportive and inclusive culture that offers opportunity for growth and development. As well as that we have a fantastic range of benefits for our employees, including:

• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive and experienced leadership
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Career progression and skill development opportunities
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
• Free onsite parking
• Free staff vaccinations

Diversity and Inclusion

At ERH, we value and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and talents of our people. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people and, mature aged people.

We are a child-safe organisation (see Victorian Government Child Safe Standards) and proudly Totally Smoke Free.

Should you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process they are available upon request. For application support, contact ***********@erh.org.au

Applications are not accepted from agencies.

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working with Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment. Vaccination status in line with policy and procedure at this time. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship or hold Australian Work Rights to be eligible. Financial support towards VISAS is not available.