Position overview

• Full-time (80 hours per fortnight) with a monthly ADO
• Ongoing Permanent position
• Requirement to work across all SWH campuses and in community programs
• Salary Range: $90,235.60 - $103,724.40 pro rata + plus superannuation

About the role

South West Healthcare is seeking a motivated Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality, person-centred care across hospital and community settings.

You will work within a well-established multidisciplinary team, supporting diverse clients across the lifespan while contributing to innovative and progressive service delivery.

Our supportive environment provides access to experienced clinicians, strong leadership, and well-resourced clinical spaces to help you thrive in your role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy across inpatient and community settings
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Contribute to service improvement and continuous professional development

 What you bring

• AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Clinical experience within the health sector.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.

Desirable

• 5+ years clinical experience
• Post graduate qualifications relevant to Occupational Therapy

What we offer

This role offers the opportunity to work across hospital and community settings, with the exact mix tailored to your experience, skills, and professional interests. We value matching clinicians to areas where they can thrive, while maintaining flexibility across the service to meet community needs. This creates a varied and rewarding role with exposure to diverse client groups and clinical experiences

We invest in our clinicians through structured individual and peer supervision, a monthly in-service education program, and access to both internal and external professional development opportunities. Learning pathways are tailored to individual goals, supporting career progression, clinical excellence, and the development of specialist skills and areas of interest.

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
• Relocation allowance (where applicable)

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 and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday, 28 June 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Please submit a resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description. Applications must be submitted in full and will close on Sunday 28 June 2026 incomplete applications may not be considered.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 with the classification Occupational Therapist Grade 2

 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

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.

 Note: If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au