Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Barwon South West - Warrnambool
Reference: VG/1922724
Position overview
About the role
South West Healthcare (SWH) is excited to offer a Occupational Therapist Graduate Program commencing July 2026, designed to support your transition from student to confident practicing Occupational Therapist.
We are committed to providing a highly supportive environment, with a strong focus on professional development and clinical excellence. This structured program will help you consolidate your theoretical knowledge while building practical skills across a variety of mental health settings.
The 12-month program includes two six-month rotations across the following areas:
Depending on service needs, your community rotation may be based at one of our regional sites in Portland, Hamilton, or Camperdown.
This is a supernumerary position within our Mental Health Services, offering dedicated study time and ongoing support from a Mental Health Occupational Educator.
What you bring
You are motivated to begin your Occupational Therapy career in mental health, with a strong focus on learning, and delivering evidence-based care.
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 is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. 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 an d include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 31 May 2026. 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 2024-2028.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.
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