OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GRADE 3

Portland District Health; Portland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Free parking

Professional development

Job summary

Portland District Health is seeking a Grade 3 Occupational Therapist to join the Allied Health team in Portland, Victoria. The role is ongoing part-time (48 hours per fortnight) and available from 30 September 2026.

You will provide evidence-based OT across acute, subacute, outpatient, aged care and community settings, while supporting staff development and contributing to quality, safety and risk programs within the unit.

Qualifications

• Registered OT with AHPRA in good standing
• Minimum 7 years’ OT experience in inpatient/outpatient settings
• Demonstrated ability to work with multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to manage priorities and work autonomously
• Current SWEP prescriber registration or eligibility

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services across acute, subacute, outpatient, aged care and community settings at Portland District Health
• Support development of staff such as junior OTs, assistants and students
• Contribute to quality, safety and risk management programs and align with four quality goals

Skills

AHPRA registration

7+ years experience

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Autonomous practice

SWEP prescriber

Job description

Ongoing Part Time – 48 hours per fortnight

Available from 30th September 2026

An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a suitably qualified Occupational Therapist to join the Allied Health team at Portland District Health.

The Grade 3 Occupational Therapist is responsible for the provision of Occupational Therapy within a designated clinical case load providing evidence-based occupational therapy services across the acute, subacute, outpatient, aged care, and community-based settings within Portland District Health. You support the development of clinical and leadership skills in staff placed under your responsibility such as junior occupational therapy staff, allied health assistants and occupational therapy students.

You contribute to the quality, safety and risk management programs for the clinical unit/department. You contribute to an environment that is conducive to deliver the four quality goals which are focused on putting the consumer first in everything we do.

About You

• Occupational Therapist with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency and holds a current registration.
• At least 7 years' experience relevant to Occupational Therapy in an Inpatient / Outpatient setting and a demonstrated high level of contemporary practice and principles and evidenced based models for Inpatient / Outpatient Occupational Therapy Service delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe consumer focused care, providing a high level of specialist knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with highly developed skills in organisation, time management, planning and priority setting.
• Current registration with SWEP (Statewide Equipment Program) prescriber and or geat2go

About Us

Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community. The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:

• Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology
• A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment
• Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge
• An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community

PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce. The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.

Additional Benefits

• Salary Packaging
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Social Club
• Free parking
• Portland Leisure & Aquatic Centre corporate rates
• Flexible working conditions
• Employee Assistance program
• Wellbeing Initiatives
• Relocation assistance available - conditions apply

The Region - Glenelg Shire

Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay's rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.

Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family. To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Current Victorian Working with Children's check
• Current Immunisation status. This role must be meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.

Applications close: Wednesday 30th September 2026 at 12.00pm

Portland District Health encourage and welcome applications from First Nation People, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.