Reference Number: 1794

Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Grade 1 or Grade 2 - Community Health

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Hours per Fortnight: 80

Location: New Dookie Road, Shepparton

Closing: 28/08/2025

For a confidential conversation please contact: Kathie Lowe, [email protected]

International candidates encouraged to apply: ANZSCO 252411

Salary range: $88,467.60 - $101,691.20

About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

Click HERE to find out more information about GV Health and our services.

Click HERE to find out more from our staff about a career and lifestyle at GV Health.

Our Region

Great things happen here! Follow the link to find out what its like to live, work and play in our wonderful region: Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here

Relocating to our region:

Relocation incentives may be available to the successful applicant for this role, including relocation & 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.

Recruitment bonus:

This role is eligible for an Allied Health recruitment bonus of up to $5,000. The bonus will be paid on completion of a successful six month probationary period and applies to new employees at GV Health only.

About the role:

Join a well-established, dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team to work as an Occupational Therapist using your knowledge and skills to provide diverse Occupational Therapy services for older adults living in the community. Applicants seeking part-time hours are encouraged to speak with Kathie Lowe Ph: 0408 443 916.

The GV Health Ambulatory Aged Care Program (AACP) consists of 3 programs: Transition care program (TCP), Restorative Care Program (REST) and GEM in The Home (GITH).

These three services are aimed at restoring client’s health and wellbeing through a multidisciplinary approach, that is time limited and goal orientated.

Occupational Therapy (OT) services are client focused, efficient and effective and meet established standards of excellence. The OT team in AACP have a varied caseload including discharge home visits, functional assessment and rehabilitation, cognitive assessment and therapy, and minor home modifications (no major home modifications). The OTs work closely with AACP Team Assistants to provide regular OT interventions for all clients.

This is an ideal role for an experienced OT who enjoys working independently as part of a multidisciplinary, community-based team and who has excellent problem-solving skills

The successful applicant will have:

Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist

Current Victorian Drivers Licence

Well-developed time management and critical thinking skills, the ability to prioritise tasks and work under minimal supervision.

Applicants should also possess excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively within a team environment.

A sound knowledge of computer-based software applications including Word/Excel/database management systems is also required.

This is a fulfilling and rewarding role, suited to those who enjoy a challenge and who demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills.

Position Description: Grade 1 or Grade 2

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'

Why work at GV Health?

Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community

Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships

Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave 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 (EAP) for you and your loved ones

Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts

Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's 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 resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.