Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: As per award
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Loddon Mallee - Mount Alexander
Reference: VG/1877927
Position Title: Grade 1 Occupational Therapist
Classification: Grade 1 Year 2 (VE9) to Grade 1 Year 5 (VF3)
Salary per hour: $37.53 to $43.45 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options
Employment Type: Ongoing full-time*
Award: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise agreement 2021-2026
Role description
An exciting opportunity exists for a new graduate or experienced Grade 1 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic OT department in a permanent rotational position at Dhelkaya Health. Enjoy the rewarding benefits of working within the public health system in a supportive and flexible interdisciplinary working environment that fosters a positive work culture.
Our Grade 1 Occupational Therapy rotational positions have to opportunity to provide high quality clinical care to clients across a range of different programs including Inpatients, @Home Programs, Ambulatory Care outpatient rehabilitation clinics such as falls and balance, neurological, musculoskeletal, cancer survivorship, pain management, lymphoedema and Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), as well as residential aged care services.
You will be supported by senior clinicians and experienced peers to develop your knowledge and skills through supervision, mentoring, professional development (both internal and external) and be invited to attend an early careers support group. The caseload will vary depending on where the demand is at that time, across all campus at Dhelkaya Health.
About you
Essential:
Culture and Benefits
Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy.
Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.
From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:
https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/
*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.
Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together – we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services. We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.
For further information about this position, please contact Alex Culvenor – Ambulatory Care Manager on 03 5471 3086.
How to apply
Click here to apply for this role. Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the Position Description). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Dhelkaya Health.