Occupational Therapist - Multiple Opportunities (Grade 1, 2 & 3)

Central Highlands Rural Health; City of Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Victoria seeks Occupational Therapists to support various clinical settings and consumers of all ages. Candidates will engage with a multidisciplinary team and receive professional development backed by senior clinicians. New graduates can access grants to assist in rural work post-graduation. The organization values diversity and offers benefits including salary packaging and wellness programs.

Benefits

Salary Packaging

Staff Massages

Fitness Passport

Free Car Parking

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Staff Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Ability to work in acute, aged care and community settings.
• Willingness to participate in professional development.
• Eligibility for State Government grants as a new graduate.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to consumers.
• Support a designated clinical caseload.
• Participate in multidisciplinary Allied Health Team.

Skills

Occupational therapy service provision

Clinical supervision

Experience with diverse consumer groups

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Central Highlands Rural Health are accepting applications for Occupational Therapists to support a designated clinical caseload, appropriate to their level of experience and competency.

Our Occupational Therapists are required to provide occupational therapy service to consumers of all ages, in acute, aged care and community settings as part of the multidisciplinary Allied Health Team.

Occupational Therapists will be supported to develop professionally by senior clinicians with relevant clinical supervision and development opportunities based on the individual's experience and learning needs.

If you are a new graduate (Grade 1) Occupational Therapist you may apply and be able to access the Victorian State Government's grants of up to $15,000 to support final year speech pathology and occupational therapy students to work in rural and regional Victoria following their graduation.

Details of Appointment : Ongoing

Salary: As per award and level of experience.

About CHRH :

Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) is a rural health organisation that operates five campuses across Hepburn Shire and the Macedon Ranges in the Central Highlands of Victoria in Australia, north and north‑west of Melbourne. It was formed through the voluntary amalgamation of Hepburn Health Service and Kyneton District Health on the 30th November 2019. Each of our campuses retains the name of the township in which they are situated – Clunes Health, Creswick Health, Daylesford Health, Kyneton Health, and Trentham Health.

How to Apply : Our Offering :

At Central Highlands Rural Health we have a diverse workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high‑quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

Our Employees Enjoy :

• Salary Packaging
• Staff Massages
• Fitness Passport
• Free Car Parking
• Flexible working arrangements for some positions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Staff Wellness Programs

All appointments to Central Highlands Rural Health are subject to a satisfactory clearance of a National Police Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement. It is mandatory for all employees who work within the Health Care Sector have their flu vaccinations. Evidence must be provided prior to commencement with Central Health Rural Health. Central Highlands Rural Health committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and social inclusion.