About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) believes in providing a highly supportive environment for all Graduates that encourages professional development and excellence.  Our aim is to provide clinical structured support during the transition from student to Occupational Therapist.

This program commences early 2026, offers the opportunity for you to consolidate and apply theoretical knowledge by developing skills in a variety of clinical rotations through our Mental Health team areas.

The Occupational Therapy Graduate is a supernumerary position within our mental health services with dedicated study time and access to our Occupational Therapy Educator.

Position overview

• Employment Type: Full-time (80 hours per fortnight), Fixed term 12 month position
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Occupational Therapist Grade 1, Level 3
• Salary: $72,363.20 pro rata, plus superannuation

What you bring

The successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to active learning, adaptability across diverse mental health settings, and engagement in structured supervision and development opportunities. With support from an OT educator and peer buddy, they will participate in rotations, complete evidence-based competencies, and collaborate across disciplines to enhance their professional practice.

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 Barwon 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 Tuesday 11 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 Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 with the classification Occupational Therapist Grade 1.

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

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