OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - Grade 2

Allied and Community Health

Casual Opportunities Available; and

Permanent Weekend Part Time, up to 32 hours per fortnight

Allied Health Professionals OT Grade 2 ($45.66579 to $52.49211 per hour - dependent on skills and experience)

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An exciting opportunity exists for Grade 2 Occupational Therapists to join our dynamic and supportive Occupational Therapy team at West Gippsland Healthcare Group on a casual basis (weekday/weekend) or permanent part-time up to 32 hours per fortnight to be worked on weekends.

Our team is comprised of Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Assistants located in a purpose-built Allied Health Building / Community Rehabilitation Centre.

The Occupational Therapy Department provides services to the Emergency Department/Short Stay Unit, Acute Inpatient Units, Community Rehabilitation Service, Subacute (GEM and TCP) and Aged Care residential facilities.

Our department encourages and supports professional development, whilst supervision and support are available to successful applicants.

Casuals are employed on an ‘as needs’ basis to backfill leave and extra shifts on days, nights and weekends. Casual positions do not include regular hours.

Our preferred candidate will have:

Degree / Masters in Occupational Therapy.

Current valid registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – Occupational Therapy Board.

Membership of the Australian Occupational Therapy Association or equivalent.

Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.

A high level of theoretical and practical clinical knowledge in a wide area of Occupational Therapy practice.

Excellent communication (both verbal & written) skills.

The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Acute hospital experience

IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) may be required prior to commencement.

About our organisation

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.

West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Access to employee assistance program

Salary packaging

Free Parking

Working with us – All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a NDIS worker screening clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply

Further information is contained in the Position Description. Applications must be submitted via seek.com.au and must include a current CV and a covering letter. Responses to the selection criteria are recommended. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Carol Blacket/Kerrie Armstrong, Occupational Therapy Manager on 03 562 30642.

Applications close on Sunday, 7 September 2025.

Please apply at your earliest convenience, shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date.

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As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.