Occupational Therapist - Grade 1 or Grade 2

Rochester & Elmore District Health Service; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Onsite café

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Rochester & Elmore District Health Service (REDHS) in Bendigo, VIC, is seeking an Occupational Therapist (Grade 1 or 2) across full-time, part-time or casual appointments. Join a supportive rural health team delivering patient-centred care in a diverse caseload.

This role offers opportunities to work across acute, transitional care, and community settings with flexible arrangements and strong professional development in a collaborative Allied Health environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (or equivalent qualification)
• Current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia via AHPRA
• Eligibility for Medicare provider registration
• Strong clinical assessment and intervention skills
• Excellent communication, organisational and time management abilities
• Commitment to person-centred care and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality assessment, treatment and intervention services across settings
• Acute inpatient services
• Transitional Care Program (TCP)
• Community and home-based services

Skills

Clinical assessment

Intervention skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Grade 1 or Grade 2

Rochester & Elmore District Health Service – Bendigo VIC

Rochester and Elmore District Health Service (REDHS)

“To be a trusted leader in our rural health care”

Considering full-time, part-time, or casual appointments.

Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference? Join the team at REDHS and become part of a supportive, community-focused organisation where your skills and passion will have a meaningful impact on the lives of people across our region.

Whether you are an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for your next challenge or a recent graduate eager to start your career in a supportive rural health environment, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join REDHS?

At REDHS, we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care and fostering a collaborative workplace culture. As part of our Allied Health team, you will enjoy the following:

• A diverse and rewarding clinical caseload
• A supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing learning
• Flexible working arrangements with full-time and part-time options available
• The chance to build strong connections within a welcoming rural community
• The ability to make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of patients and clients across the lifespan

About the Role

As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide high-quality assessment, treatment and intervention services across a range of settings, including:

• Acute inpatient services
• Transitional Care Program (TCP)
• Community and home-based services

This varied role offers excellent opportunities to further develop your clinical skills while working across a broad spectrum of presentations and service areas.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (or equivalent qualification)
• Current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia through AHPRA
• Eligibility for Medicare provider registration
• Strong clinical assessment and intervention skills
• Excellent communication, organisational and time management abilities
• A commitment to person-centred care and teamwork

New Graduates Welcome

New graduate Occupational Therapists are encouraged to apply.

Eligible applicants may be able to access the Victorian Government's Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway and Student Grant Program, which may provide up to $15,000 in financial support to assist with commencing your career in regional Victoria.

Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy Student Grant Program | vic.gov.au (www.vic.gov.au)

Join Our Community

If you’re looking for a fulfilling career where your contribution is valued and your work truly matters, join the REDHS team.

REDHS is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

View the Position Description that contains full details of the position, or go to https://www.redhs.com.au/working-with-redhs/current-vacancies/

Why do our staff like working for us?

When you join REDHS you are more than just a number, you are valued at REDHS and are part of our caring journey for our community.

At REDHS we provide a safe well-resourced environment that enables our staff to focus on providing great care.

Our workplace culture is inclusive and diverse and is centred around team connectedness, the provision of safe-quality care, developing our workforce and supporting their well-being.

We have an onsite café that serves great coffee.

What are the benefits for you?

• We offer competitive rates of pay
• You will have access to generous salary packaging options which means you pay less tax and keep more of your pay
• There are many learning and development opportunities on offer including an onsite educator and access to study leave
• You will achieve a better work/life balance through flexible work practices including the option to purchase additional annual leave

  To keep our residents and clients safe, applicants must be willing to provide a current Police Check, Working with Children Check, NDIS Screening Check and a current influenza vaccination.

  REDHS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. REDHS recognises the value of the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

  Rochester and Elmore District Health Service (REDHS) is situated in Rochester which is the gateway to the mighty Murry River region and close to the regional centres of Echuca, Bendigo and Shepparton.

  We are a Small Rural Health service, providing a broad range of acute, residential aged care, preventative and primary health programs to a population of approximately 8,600 people in the Campaspe and Bendigo Shires.

  We enjoy a strong relationship with our community and we are focused on delivering services that meet their needs.