About the role

Join South West Healthcare's (SWH) Occupational Therapy Department and become part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team committed to delivering exceptional care. Our department provides a wide range of hospital and community-based programs for individuals and groups of all ages, working collaboratively within a progressive multidisciplinary team. This includes professionals from Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Dietetics, Podiatry, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Allied Health Assistance, Nursing, and Medical services.

SWH is known for its supportive workplace culture and offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced health professionals and managers. The team operates from a modern, multipurpose community-based facility located in the heart of Warrnambool's CBD. Staff have access to well-equipped clinical spaces, fleet vehicles, laptops, and remote internet access to support flexible and effective service delivery.

Position overview

• Employment Type:
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight) with a monthly ADO, Ongoing position
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight) with a monthly ADO, Fixed term position until September 2026
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Occupational Therapist Grade 1 (rotational position)
• Salary Range: $70,590 - $85,872.80 pro rata, plus superannuation

What you bring

• As an Occupational Therapist, you will be engaging and collaborative and have excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Ideally you will have clinical experience within the health sector, a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of contemporary practice, and you will be looking for an opportunity to enhance and progress your health career.
• The successful applicant must hold current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

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 South West 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 9 November 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
• Current Immunisation status

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