Work in an environment that offers: Support for career progression and developmentAn opportunity to work with a leading regional health serviceExcellent clinical exposure across a range of specialtiesThe Position Job Reference: 1252
Position Title: Occupational Therapist - Grade 1 - Graduate Program
Classification: YB15Salary per hour (exc.
super): $2,783.20Hours per fortnight: 80 Hours (includes ADO every 4 weeks)Employment Status: Fixed Term Full Time - January 2026 Closing date: 12/01/2025
The Graduate Program provides an opportunity for newly registered Occupational Therapists to make the transition to professional practice in a structured and supported 12-month program.
Each graduate is offered two, six-month clinical rotations in two areas of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.
The program encourages consolidation of mental health skills and knowledge within a holistic multidisciplinary framework that also includes lived experience workers.
Graduates are expected to attend a study day once a month facilitated by the Mental Health Professional Development Unit and to complete and submit all the required assessment tasks and hurdle requirements to receive a certificate of completion.
You will:
Recognise the needs of the individual and plan, implement, document and evaluate occupational therapy assessments and treatments for an identified patient groupWork within a multidisciplinary team and assist in meeting unit/program and organisational objectives to provide high-quality, specialist clinical services that focus on consumer recoveryActively engage in formal training, regular supervision, reflective practice opportunities, on-the-job learning and development activities within the targeted graduate development programIf you are a dedicated, caring and passionate individual that has recently graduated as an Occupational Therapist and you're looking to grow your career in Mental Health, then we're looking for you!Occupational Therapist Graduate (OT1, Yr3) fixed term positions.
Applicants will complete a rotational program in Mental Health.
Working with Bendigo Health Bendigo Health is a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.
Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.
Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care.
Every Person, Every Time.
Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria.
The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.
We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including:
Staff health and wellbeing programsCareer development and education opportunitiesGenerous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnightFlexible Working ArrangementsUse of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through the fitness passport programIf successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the onboarding process.
Bendigo Region Bendigo is one of Victoria's largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in.
Bendigo provides services for the region's population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities.
We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.
Interested? We'd love to hear from you!
Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.
Need more information?
Please contact Megan King on for a confidential discussion.
Diversity and Inclusion Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and/or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
#J-18808-Ljbffr