Occupational Therapist - Rural Allied Health Team

Victorian Government; Greater Shepparton; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 104.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation incentives

Accommodation support

Relocation concierge service

Descripción de la vacante

GV Health seeks a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join the Rural Allied Health Team. The role involves autonomous practice delivering OT services in home and community settings around the Goulburn Valley, with an emphasis on independence and safety at home.

Fixed, permanent full-time position with a supportive multidisciplinary environment. The role requires OT registration with AHPRA, a Bachelor of OT, and a drive to work across varied client groups, including home modifications and assistive

Formación

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent and eligibility for membership.
• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience delivering OT services in home, community or group settings.

Responsabilidades

• Travel across the Goulburn Valley region to home and clinic settings.
• Develop goals and care plans to promote independence at home.
• Complete equipment prescriptions and home modifications.
• Advise on pressure care management and seating.
• Develop in-home and community-based therapy programs.
• Collaborate with clients, carers and families to support community participation.

Conocimientos

Autonomous practice

Home-based care

client-focused care

Educación

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Eligibility for membership of professional association

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Grade 2 Occupational Therapist - Rural Allied Health Team

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Classification: Grade 2 (VF6-VF9)

Location:Community Health

For a confidential conversation please contact: Jenelle Gannon on [e-mail]

Salary Range: $90,235.30 - $103,724.40

ANZSCO Code: 252411

Relocating to our region:

Relocation incentives may be available to the successful applicant for this role, includingrelocation & accommodation support.

Relocation Support:

• Intrastate (over 100kms) - up to $2,500
• Interstate - up to $5,000
• Overseas - up to $8,000
  

Accommodation Support:

• Up to $350 per week up to 10 weeks; or
• 10 weeks interim GVH Accommodation (if available)

+Connection to a FREE 1:1 relocation concierge service supporting all aspects of relocation. Click here to learn more.

About the role:
Come and join the GV Health Rural Allied Health Team (RAHT), a team with a well renowned supportive workplace culture with an opportunity to work alongside experienced Occupational Therapists.

In this role you will work autonomously, undertake a varied and diverse workload and provide interventions in predominately home based settings, making a true difference to our client’s independence and well-being. There is no nursing home work.

Our multidisciplinary team includes Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Social Work and Speech Pathology services, supported by Allied Health Assistants.

The Occupational Therapist will provide person centred care with an opportunity to:

• Travel across the Goulburn Valley region working in home and clinic settings
• Work with clients, carers and families to provide practical solutions to promote independence and safety at home
• Develop goals and care plans to assist clients remain at home and active in their local community
• Complete equipment prescriptions, home modifications, advise on pressure care management/seating
• Develop in home and community based therapy programs
• Work with a diverse range of clients and health conditions
• Participate in student training programs
• Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives

A comprehensive orientation program is available, along with supervision and support opportunities.

Click HERE to learn more about a career and lifestyle as an Allied Health professional at GV Health.

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist with:

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent and eligibility for membership of professional association
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Occupational Therapist
• Knowledge of the delivery of Occupational Therapy services within home, group and community settings, including home modifications and prescription of assistive technologies
• Knowledge of the service system and ability to liaise and advocate across the full spectrum of health and community care
• A Clear/Satisfactory result from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) or willingness to obtain before commencement

You can view the Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'.

About GV Health:

Goulburn Valley Health is the main health service in our region. Services include; a 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgery, Medical, Women’s and Children’s, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, Mental Health, Outpatients, community-based health programs and services at Tatura,Rushworthand Euroa.

With more than 3,000 staff, we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance the patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and supporting workforce flexibility.

Centrallylocatedin Regional Victoria, Greater Shepparton is the ideal place to call home.

A well-rounded lifestyle that is hard to beat, with a vibrant and progressive community that offers the best of both provincial and metropolitan lifestyle in one of Victoria’s most liveable regional cities. Home | Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here

• Generous salary packaging ,subsidisedstaff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options topurchaseadditionalleave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events,functionsand local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthlyand annual reward and recognition program

Safe,respectfuland inclusive workplace:

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexualharassmentand discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health,safetyand wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety,protectionand wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment requirements:

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health.

Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumessubmittedby Recruitment Agencies.

Applications close Friday 13 November 2026 at 11.59pm