Occupational Therapist – Grade 2

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About Central Gippsland Health

Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire.

CGH is located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.

CGH provides acute care as part of an integrated service delivery model across Wellington Shire and beyond. The service provides beds across three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield).

Acute services include a full-time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal critical care unit, three operating theatres, day procedure unit, oncology and dialysis services in addition to general medical and services and sub-acute services including rehabilitation.

CGH also provides aged care and community services in the Wellington Shire and beyond.

We operate four residential aged care homes located in Sale, Maffra, and Heyfield delivering high-quality, person-centred care in supportive and homelike environments.
CGH provides a wide range of community-based services that support people to remain healthy, active, and independent in their own homes. This includes the provision of Support at Home, Commonwealth Home Support Programs, and other in-home services tailored to individual needs.

Our integrated model of care is supported by a multidisciplinary allied health team offering physiotherapy, dietetics, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and social work. We also provide accessible public dental services to enhance community wellbeing.

CGH is also a leading teaching hospital, affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health and provides placements and clinical experience for students.

CGH encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to consider application to this position

About the Department

The Occupational Therapy team sits within the larger Allied Health department at CGH and provides services across acute inpatients, rehabilitation, community aged care, NDIS, home and community care, and early intervention.

About the Role

You will join a supportive team of occupational therapists and allied health assistants delivering services across a variety of settings. The caseload will be tailored to your skills, experience, and interests.

New graduates are encouraged to apply. Final year students who accept a regional role may be eligible for a $15,000 grant from the Department of Health: Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy Student Grant Program.

Duties

Deliver high-quality occupational therapy services across inpatient, community, and rehabilitation settings

Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary Allied Health team

Support clients to achieve independence and participation in daily activities

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Participate in supervision, professional development, and service improvement initiatives

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Mandatory

Degree qualification in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)

AHPRA registration

Current Victorian Driver’s Licence

Current clear National Police Check and Working with Children Check

NDIS Worker Screening

Desirable

Previous experience as an Occupational Therapist

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Social Club

For further information, please contact:
Pele Reeve
Director Community & Allied Health Services
Phone: (03) 5143 8700
Email: [email protected]

For a copy of the position description, please contact

HR Admin

Phone: (03) 5143 8530
Email: [email protected]

Application

Please attach the following to your application:

Resume

Cover letter outlining your suitability for the role

Statement addressing the selection criteria, including:

Qualifications

Required experience and other criteria (both essential and desirable)

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable, and inclusive. We value inclusion and diversity and encourage applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early.