Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: As per award
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Loddon Mallee - Mount Alexander
Reference: VG/1938583
Dhelkaya Health is a fresh approach to healthcare that is deeply human. Our name, 'Dhelkaya,' derived from Dja Dja Wurrung language, translates to 'being healthy’. It embodies our mission to foster health and wellbeing within our community.
Our deep understanding of local knowledge and community needs allows us to address the unique challenges faced by our diverse population. Our history is rich, but our commitment to innovation and evidence-based care ensures that we're constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our community.
Dhelkaya Health’s main campuses are in Castlemaine and Maldon. We also run an Information Hub in central Castlemaine and the Tarrengower Health Service in Maldon. From these locations and across the community, we deliver personalised patient services, residential care, maternity services, NDIS, and community wellbeing services.
We value diversity and our staff are encouraged to draw from their identity and culture in being part of a workforce that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive.
Dhelkaya Health - Healthier Together.
Position Title: Senior Occupational Therapist
Classification: VG6 - Occ Therapist G3 Y4
Salary per hour: $52.70 to $60.21 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract (full-time) until October 2027
Award: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise agreement 2021 - 2026
Role description
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join Dhelkaya Health's Community Services & Wellbeing Directorate as a Senior Occupational Therapist. Working within our Ambulatory Care Program, you will provide high-quality, person-centred assessment and management to clients accessing outpatient services while playing a key leadership role across several ambulatory care programs and clinics.
This specialist senior clinician position combines advanced clinical practice with program leadership responsibilities, supporting multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based care, optimise client outcomes and drive service improvement. You will collaborate closely with Program Managers, Professional Leads and key stakeholders to ensure high-quality service delivery and workforce development.
Key Responsibilities
About you
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 li fe goals. You'll also benefit from:
https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/
The successful applicant will be required to complete all relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check, WWCC and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check (as applicable), and comply with Dhelkaya Health's 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 on 03 5471 3086.
Applications close Sunday 16 August 2026.
We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly, as applications may be reviewed and progressed before the closing date.
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.