Occupational Therapist

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

About the role

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Occupational Therapist role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Occupational Therapy Team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive. 

Latrobe Regional Health is looking for Occupational Therapist (Grade 1) to join our growing team on a full-time or part time basis ongoing basis.

The Occupational Therapist (Grade 1) provides high-quality, client-centred occupational therapy services to patients and clients of LRH and contracted services. The role delivers effective and evidence-based assessment and intervention within an interdisciplinary team, while support best-practice service delivery and contributing to quality improvement activities.

Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service

The role of the Occupational Therapist (Grade 1) is to:

• Provide effective, best-practice occupational therapy services as part of a client-centred interdisciplinary team, including consultation with families, caregivers and healthcare staff.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, attend relevant clinical meetings and comply with departmental and LRH documentation standards.
• Contribute to quality improvement activities, including participation in NSQHS-aligned programs, policy and protocol development, and service improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to safe work practices, equipment protocols, infection control and emergency procedures.
• Participate in supervision and support processes, including supervising work-experience students, contributing to student placement and working with Allied Health Assistants.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Hold a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (or equivalent), current AHPRA registration and eligibility for OT Australia membership.
• Strong theoretical knowledge and the ability to apply OT principles to a varied caseload across different ages and diagnoses.
• Excellent organisational skills, time management ability and accurate record-keeping skills.
• Ability to relate well to clients and families from diverse backgrounds, demonstrating professionalism, empathy and respect.

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
• Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Sarah Calvi, Occupational Therapy Manager email on Sarah.Calvi@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion.

Please click here for a copy of the Position Description

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au 

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.

Applications Close: 14 April 2026

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Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.