Occupational Therapist

Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire. We are located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.

Grade 1 Occupational Therapist – Inpatient Services

Empower Lives and Grow Your Career as an Occupational Therapist at Central Gippsland Health! (Full time or part time role minimum .6 EFT)

About Central Gippsland Health   

Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire.

CGH is located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.

CGH provides acute care as part of an integrated service delivery model across Wellington Shire and beyond. The service provides beds across three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield).

 Acute services include a full-time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal critical care unit, three operating theatres, day procedure unit, oncology and dialysis services in addition to general medical and services and sub-acute services including rehabilitation.

CGH also provides aged care and community services in the Wellington Shire and beyond.

We operate four residential aged care homes located in Sale, Maffra, and Heyfield delivering high-quality, person-centred care in supportive and homelike environments.

CGH provides a wide range of community-based services that support people to remain healthy, active, and independent in their own homes. This includes the provision of Support at Home, Commonwealth Home Support Programs, and other in-home services tailored to individual needs.

Our integrated model of care is supported by a multidisciplinary allied health team offering physiotherapy, dietetics, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and social work. We also provide accessible public dental services to enhance community wellbeing.

CGH is also a leading teaching hospital, affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health and provides placements and clinical experience for students.

CGH encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to consider application to this position

Join the Occupational Therapy team at Central Gippsland Health and launch your career in a supportive rural health setting offering exceptional clinical variety and professional development opportunities.

This Grade 1 position provides a diverse 12-month rotational program across acute, subacute and rehabilitation services, enabling you to develop broad clinical skills and experience working with patients across the continuum of care.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver person-centred assessment, intervention and discharge planning while receiving structured supervision, mentoring and opportunities for ongoing learning.

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapists who are committed to delivering high-quality care and building a rewarding career in public health.

What we offer:

At Central Gippsland Health (CGH), we are more than just a healthcare provider – we are a community. Our committed team is dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care across a range of services, from acute and aged care to community health and specialist clinics.​

If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can grow, contribute, and thrive, CGH is the place for you.

About the Role:

• Immediate start available with flexible tenure to the right applicant - Full time or part time role (minimum .6 EFT). ​
• Diverse acute, subacute and rehabilitation rotation in a 62 bed facility, with in-reach services to aged care and Heyfield / Maffra inpatient facilities.
• Supportive team environment with dedicated supervision and staff orientation and support program. 
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression and diversification: community adults and hand therapy. 
• The benefits of living and working in beautiful Gippsland, offering affordable regional living and close-knit communities.
• Salary packaging, free parking and onsite cafe's (Sale)

Start your career with a health service where you can learn, grow and make a meaningful difference every day.

About you:

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy. New grads are welcome to apply.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 
• Adaptability, initiative and willingness to learn
• Developed reflection and self-awareness skills
• MMM4 - RWAV and SPOT grants may be applicable for the candidate to support with relocation cost.

Application process

• Please attach your resume detailing qualifications, previous experience and the names and telephone numbers of two (2) relevant referees who are available for contact.
• Please attach your cover letter including how you would meet the skills required for this position including relevant experience and capabilities.  

To obtain a copy of the position description, please reach out to the HR team at 03 5143 8530 or hradmin@cghs.com.au 

For questions regarding the position, contact Director Community & Allied Health Services, Pele Reeve at 03 5143 8700 or pele.reeve@cghs.com.au  

All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check. NDIS worker screening may also be required in this role.

At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and abilities, with inclusion being essential to our mission and reflective of the community we serve. 

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.