Occupational Therapist (Grade 1 or Grade 2)Job posted: 15/01/2025
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Health and Allied Health
Reference: VG/1837534
A wonderful opportunity exists for a graduate and/or experienced Occupational Therapist based at Creswick and Daylesford Health.
Join our supportive, knowledgeable, and friendly Occupational Therapy and Multidisciplinary Teams at Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH).
Our rural health organisation was formed through the voluntary amalgamation of Hepburn Health Service and Kyneton District Health in 2019.
CHRH operates across Hepburn Shire and the Macedon Ranges in the Central Highlands of Victoria, an area known for its picturesque countryside and community spirit, all within an hour's drive of Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo, and Ballarat.
The available positions provide:
Exposure to broad clinical experience to develop highly sought-after specialised clinical skills.Opportunities for involvement in quality improvement projects in both the occupational therapy team and the broader multidisciplinary team.The Occupational Therapy roles available maximise the benefits of working in a regional public service, including career progression opportunities across the continuum of care.
Our OTT runs a supportive and successful supervision program that all clinicians are encouraged to participate in.
Professional development is highly valued, as we see investing in our staff as essential.
New graduates may be eligible for grants providing financial support to relocate to regional Victoria, as well as eligibility for the Occupational Therapy Student Grant Program, which comprises a maximum of $15,000.
Graduates and AHP returning to practice or the public sector are encouraged to join our Early Careers Program, which is multidisciplinary and peer-driven.
Opportunities exist to develop skills assessing and treating a full range of clinical diagnoses seen in the rural community setting.
Experience the satisfaction of assisting people in your community while collaborating with referring OTs at major hospitals in Melbourne, Ballarat, and Bendigo as you enable the transfer of rehabilitation goals to the home.
Details of Appointment Permanent full-time and part-time positions available, working up to 80 hours per fortnight.
Based at Daylesford / Creswick campuses.
Salary: Dependent on experience, as per EBA, + Superannuation + access to salary packaging.
Final year students in occupational therapy who will work in regional and rural Victoria can apply for a grant of $15,000, delivered in two instalment payments.
Funding is provided by the Department of Health in partnership with the Department of Government Services.
About CHRH: Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) operates five campuses across Hepburn Shire and the Macedon Ranges in the Central Highlands of Victoria, Australia.
It was formed through the voluntary amalgamation of Hepburn Health Service and Kyneton District Health on 30th November 2019.
Each of our campuses retains the name of the township in which they are situated: Clunes Health, Creswick Health, Daylesford Health, Kyneton Health, and Trentham Health.
How to Apply: Please submit your application via the Central Highlands Rural Health Website, addressing the key selection criteria along with a cover letter and current resume.
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