Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Barwon South West - Warrnambool
Reference: VG/1864488/3
About the role
South West Healthcare (SWH) believes in providing a highly supportive environment for all Graduates that encourages professional development and excellence. Our aim is to provide clinical structured support during the transition from student to Occupational Therapist.
This program commences mid 2025 or early 2026, offers the opportunity for you to consolidate and apply theoretical knowledge by developing skills in a variety of clinical rotations through our Mental Health team areas.
The Occupational Therapy Graduate is a supernumerary position within our mental health services with dedicated study time and access to our Occupational Therapy Educator.
Position overview
What you bring
The successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to active learning, adaptability across diverse mental health settings, and engagement in structured supervision and development opportunities. With support from an OT educator and peer buddy, they will participate in rotations, complete evidence-based competencies, and collaborate across disciplines to enhance their professional practice.
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
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 10 August 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 with the classification Occupational Therapist Grade 1.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
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