Graduate Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Service's Job posted: 02/12/2024
Location: South West Region | Warrnambool
Job type: Full time / 12 months
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Health and Allied Health
Reference: VG/1760927-11
Time for a lifestyle change? Join a workplace that's friendly & welcoming!! Located on the beautiful Great South Coast, South West Healthcare offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and psychiatric services. The organisation serves a catchment in excess of 110,000 and comprises of a total of 282 beds and an extensive range of primary and community services. Warrnambool boasts excellent sporting, education (pre-school to university), social and cultural facilities.
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.
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
Full Time, Fixed Term Positions available Warrnambool Campus Occupational Therapist Grade 1 SWH is offering Full Time, 12-month fixed term positions (80hrs per fortnight with ADO, contract ending after 12 months from commencement).
The successful applicants may be eligible for incentive payments of up to $10,000 for rent, childcare, relocation costs, and more, as part of the Workforce and Incentive Grants Program administered by Rural Agency Workforce Victoria (RWAV).
What you bring
The successful applicant will have excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills and initiative. You will demonstrate a strong commitment to your professional development and remaining customer focused at all times.
You will also have:
A degree in Occupational Therapy Be eligible for AHPRA membership , upon graduating Have graduated in the last 12 months or graduating in 2025 Agree to a pre-employment national criminal check, prior to employment Have full Australian working rights Hold a full drivers' license, your own vehicle and comprehensive insurance 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; 5 weeks annual leave per annum pro rata; How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 12 January 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 .
For inquiries, please contact:
Maggie Serafim, Occupational Therapy Educator | Phone: 03 55619104 or Email:
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