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Occupational Therapist - Grade 1

South West Healthcare
Warrnambool, VIC
A$70,590.50 p/a
Healthcare & Medical → Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation
Full-time
On-site

Posted 3 days ago


About the role

Join South West Healthcare's (SWH) Occupational Therapy Department and be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering exceptional care. We offer a range of hospital and community programs to individuals and groups of all ages, working collaboratively within a progressive multidisciplinary team that includes Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Dietetics, Podiatry, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Allied Health Assistants, Nursing, and Medical services.

SWH has a well renowned supportive workplace culture, with an opportunity to work alongside experienced health professionals and managers. The team works from a new multipurpose community based facility in the CBD of Warrnambool, with access to modern well-equipped clinical spaces, fleet vehicles, laptops and remote internet access to assist in the delivery of services.

Position Overview

  • This full-time Grade 1 position (80 hours per fortnight) includes a monthly ADO
  • Warrnambool Campus
  • Salary Range: $70,590.50 - $85,872.80 pro rata - plus superannuation
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply!

What you bring

  • As an Occupational Therapist, you will be engaging and collaborative and have excellent communication and influencing skills.
  • Ideally you will have clinical experience within the health sector, a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of contemporary practice, and you will be looking for an opportunity to enhance and progress your health career.
  • The successful applicant must hold current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

  • Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
  • Internal and external professional development opportunities;
  • Ongoing clinical supervision;
  • A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
  • Excellent terms and conditions of employment.

Applicants for this position may be eligible for a grant of up to $15,000 through the SPOTS Program. These grants are available to final-year occupational therapy students who commit to working in regional or rural Victoria after completing their studies. For more details and to review the grant guidelines, please visit the program's information page here.

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast. To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday, 29 June 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 with the appropriate classification of Occupational Therapist Grade 1 Salary Range $70,590.50 - $85,872.80 per annum pro rata

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

  • Police Record Check
  • Employee Working with Children's Check
  • Current Immunisation status

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About South West Healthcare

Warrnambool, VIC, Australia

South West Healthcare is committed to providing a comprehensive range of health care services to enhance the quality of life for people in south west Victoria.

An incorporated body under the Health Services Act 1988, South West Healthcare is overseen by a 10-member Board of Directors, appointed by the Governor-in-Council from community nominees. Board members each serve three-year terms, and may be eligible for re-nomination at the end of each term.

Daily management of the service is by a six-person Executive, headed by the Chief Executive Officer. Each executive member is responsible for a specific area of the service - medical services; nursing services; mental health services; finance and business services; primary and community services.

Source: This is an extract from the company’s own website.

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