Enthusiastic and dynamic Occupational Therapists are sought to join BRHS Occupational Therapy team. Unlock a rewarding career in East Gippsland, regional Victoria — known for its stunning natural beauty, diverse ecosystems, and vibrant communities.
This role is open to a range of candidates. If you are a Grade 1 or Grade 2 level professional with interest or experience in acute inpatient care, come and join the team!
Contract: Part-Time or Full-Time, up to 80.0 hours available. Please specify your preference in your application.
The position:
The role will provide Occupational Therapy for clients that promotes, maintains and assists recovery and independence in all aspects of daily living — at home, work, and in the community. This role will have a primary focus on providing services to inpatient consumers of Bairnsdale Regional Health Service in acute, rehabilitation, and Geriatric Evaluation Management (GEM) settings.
What can we offer you?
Challenge:
- Enjoy the opportunity to delve into other clinical areas according to your interests
- Opportunity to provide leadership and supervision to junior staff at the Grade 2 Level
- Experience a vibrant, ever-changing, interesting role in a hospital environment
Growth:
- Enjoy our monthly team in-service where clinical education sessions are provided by members of the team
- Be supported to challenge yourself and progress your career with scholarship and professional development opportunities
Wellbeing:
- Variety of health and wellbeing activities such as Learn a New Skill Day, exercise and quiz challenges
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program with free on-site psychologist appointments
- Organisational commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion — join our Gender Equality group and check out our new cultural garden
Other benefits:
- Access an extensive range of salary packaging options including meals and entertainment and novated leasing
- Relocation assistance available (to be negotiated at interview)
- For those relocating, initial accommodation support for 6 weeks may be provided pending availability
- Yearly support to attend CPD
- Role flexibility with contracts of your choice — Part-Time, Full-Time, or Casual roles available
- Affordable lifestyle with lower house prices and a family-friendly environment
Minimum criteria:
- A tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration
- Experience or a genuine interest in working in one or more of the areas of acute inpatients, inpatient rehabilitation/GEM, or community/outpatient rehabilitation
- Ability to provide patient-centred care and goal-focused interventions in Occupational Therapy
- Ability to participate as an effective and collaborative member of a multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of patient care, contributing to care coordination and discharge planning
Interested?
For more information contact: Emma Sanford, Occupational Therapy Team Leader on 03 5150 3388
Applications close: Sunday 4th May 2025
Applications are to be submitted by selecting ‘Apply Now’ and are to include:
- Cover letter
- Resume (including two recent referees)
- Response to the full key selection criteria (as listed in the attached position description)
