Occupational Therapist Grade 3

Careers; Shire of Mount Alexander; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Onsite gym

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Home share information

Job summary

Dhelkaya Health in regional Victoria is seeking an experienced Grade 3 Occupational Therapist for the Ambulatory Care team. The role combines advanced clinical practice with leadership, mentorship and service development in a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

You will provide outpatient assessments and interventions, mentor OT staff, drive quality improvement and partner with managers and clinicians to deliver person-centred care for the community.

Qualifications

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRAC.
• Current Victorian driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and intervention within Ambulatory Care outpatient services.
• Provide clinical leadership, support, and mentorship to Occupational Therapy staff and the broader multidisciplinary team.
• Lead and contribute to quality improvement and service development initiatives.
• Promote and embed evidence-based practice and client-centred care.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.

Job description

Position Title: Occupational Therapist Grade 3Classification: VG3 - VG6Salary per hour: $52.70 to $60.21 + superannuation + generous salary packaging optionsEmployment Type: Fixed Term Contract Part time up to full time until 2nd October 2027.Award: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise agreement 2021 - 2026Role descriptionDhelkaya Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Grade 3 Occupational Therapist to join our Ambulatory Care team. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior clinician to combine advanced clinical practice with leadership, mentorship, and service development within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.As a key member of our Ambulatory Care Program, you will provide high-quality, person-centred assessment and intervention to clients accessing outpatient services across the Dhelkaya Health catchment. Alongside managing a clinical caseload, you will play an important leadership role by supporting and mentoring Occupational Therapy staff, contributing to service improvement initiatives, and driving best-practice care.Working closely with Program Managers, Professional Leads, and multidisciplinary colleagues, you will help shape responsive, high-quality services that deliver meaningful outcomes for our community.In this position, you will:Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and intervention within Ambulatory Care outpatient services.Provide clinical leadership, support, and mentorship to Occupational Therapy staff and the broader multidisciplinary team.Lead and contribute to quality improvement and service development initiatives.Promote and embed evidence-based practice and client-centred care.Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.Support a culture of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.About youRecognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.Registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRACurrent Victorian driver's licenceCulture and BenefitsDhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy.Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work.Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more.Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the regionHealth and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/The successful applicant will be required to complete all relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check, WWCC and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check (as applicable), and comply with Dhelkaya Health's Vaccination Policy.Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together - we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services. We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.For further information about this position, please contact Mitchell Horwood - Acting Ambulatory Care Manager on 03 5471 3086.Applications close 11th October 2026We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly, as applications may be reviewed and progressed before the closing date.Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the Position Description). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Dhelkaya Health.Act with RespectX | We are proud to be a RespectX Accredited Employer. We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in our organisation. Learn more: www.respectx.com.au