Job Description

Casual Grade 2 Occupational Therapist - Covering Leave

About the role:
South West Healthcare (SWH) is looking for a casual Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join our team, covering leave across multiple areas within our Occupational Therapy department. In this role, you will be providing high-quality therapy services to diverse individuals and groups across a variety of clinical areas. The position offers flexibility with blocks of leave across various specialties, giving you the chance to work with a variety of teams while gaining valuable experience.

At SWH, we foster a supportive workplace culture and provide opportunities to collaborate with a skilled multidisciplinary team. You will work alongside professionals in Physiotherapy, Dietetics, Podiatry, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Allied Health Assistants, Nursing, and Medical services, using well-equipped clinical spaces to deliver exceptional care.

Position Overview:

• Employment Type: Casual
• Hours: Flexible hours to cover leave blocks across multiple areas
• Salary Range: $57.08 - $65.61 per hour (Inclusive of casual loading)
• Location: Warrnambool Campus

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering high-quality occupational therapy services to individuals
• Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care
• Participating in ongoing professional development to enhance clinical skills and knowledge

What you bring:

• AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Clinical experience within the health sector
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Previous experience in hand therapy is desirable but not essential

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 sub-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, 11 May 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 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
• Current Immunisation status

Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au