Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $2,002 - $2,288
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Hume - Greater Shepparton
Reference: 2108
Reference Number: 2108
Job Title: Hand Therapist
Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time until December 2026
Hours per Fortnight: 80
Classification: Physiotherapist Grade 3 (VB7-VC1), Occupational Therapist Grade 3 (VG3-VG6)
Location: Graham Street
Closing date: 18/12/2025
For a confidential conversation please contact: [email protected]
GV Health has teamed up with the Australian Hand Therapy Association (AHTA) to offer the Early Career Fellowship in Hand Therapy - a structured and supported pathway to develop and advance your clinical skills.
This fellowship will run in tandem with the Senior Hand Therapist position appointment, which is currently advertised on the GV Health Careers Site (fixed-term, full-time). For information on the fellowship click here.
What does this opportunity involve?
Who is eligible?
Please refer to the linked job advertisement for further details
When does the position start?
The position will commence in January 2026
How to apply:
Applications may be made via the GV Health Careers website as above
Who can I discuss this opportunity with?
For questions about the role or the fellowship, please contact:
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.
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Our region:
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About the role:
Calling all Hand Therapists!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and team centred Senior Grade 3 Hand Therapist to join GV Health in a full-time, fixed term role until December 2026 (parental leave cover). This role is open to suitably qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and is responsible for the ongoing development and provision of hand therapy services, and providing patient centred care in the area of hand therapy. You will be part of the wider Allied Health team and largely work in our outpatient clinics, but may be required to service the inpatient wards including ED if your expertise is required. Our service accepts referrals from all GV Health inpatient and outpatient clinics and also accepts referrals from metropolitan hospitals for the management of post-operative patients.
The Senior Hand Therapist will facilitate the triage, assessment and treatment of patients referred to the Hand Therapy Clinic, and will perform a leadership role in the provision, development and evaluation of evidence-based hand therapy services at GV Health. They will work to achieve maximal operational effectiveness, to develop organisational competencies and guidelines, and supervise appropriate junior occupational therapy and physiotherapy staff undertaking hand therapy interventions, to ensure organisational service needs are met in a timely manner by appropriately skilled staff.
You will report directly to the Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy Manager, and also work collaboratively with senior medical staff including Orthopaedics. You will work with other seniors in your relevant discipline and senior outpatient allied health staff to ensure effective teamwork and effective consumer care. Our services are patient-focued, efficient and effective, consistently meeting established standards of excellence.
This is an exciting opportunity in a more specialised area of physiotherapy and occupational therapy! We are seeking a motivated team player who embodies the GV Health values in their daily working life, has exceptional communication skills and provides excellent patient care and advocacy.
Suitably experienced Grade 2 applicants are welcome to apply.
As part of our busy team you will:
Mandatory requirements include:
About you:
Other desirable experience:
This role is not suitable for international candidate sponsorship. Candidates seeking sponsorship are encouraged to consider other roles currently advertising at GV Health or contact [email protected]
Position Description: HERE
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?
Relocating to Our Community
Relocation incentives may be available to the successful applicant for this role, including relocation & accommodation support.
Relocation Support:
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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.