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

Central Highlands Rural Health; Shire of Loddon; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A rural health organization located in Victoria is seeking Occupational Therapists to provide therapy services across various settings, including acute and aged care. This role offers opportunities for professional development under senior clinicians and support for new graduates. Candidates must be prepared to meet immunisation requirements. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, wellness programs, and salary packaging.

Benefits

Salary Packaging

Staff Massages

Fitness Passport

Free Car Parking

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Staff Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Eligible for Victorian State Government grants for new graduates.
• Must provide evidence of an immunisation assessment.
• Flu vaccination is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy service in acute, aged care, and community settings.
• Develop professionally under senior clinicians with supervision.
• Assist patients in daily living activities using therapeutic techniques.

Job description

About this role

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

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy service to consumers of all ages, in acute, aged care and community settings as part of the multidisciplinary Allied Health Team.
• Develop professionally under senior clinicians with relevant clinical supervision and development opportunities based on individual experience and learning needs.
• Support patients and assist them in performing activities of daily living using therapeutic techniques.

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants may be new graduates (Grade 1) Occupational Therapists and may be eligible for Victorian State Government 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.

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. Evidence of flu vaccination mandatory.

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 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

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.

Employee Benefits

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

Commitment to Equality

CHRH committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and social inclusion.