Occupational Therapist Grade 2 Casual

Occupational Therapist Grade 2 

Allied & Community Health Department - Casual Opportunity 

Allied Health Professionals EBA - Gade 2 -$45.66 - $52.49 per hour

An exciting opportunity exists for a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic and supportive Occupational Therapy team at West Gippsland Healthcare Group on a casual basis (weekday/weekend).

Our team is comprised of Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Assistants located in a purpose-built Allied Health Building / Community Rehabilitation Centre.

The Occupational Therapy Department provides services to the Emergency Department/Short Stay Unit, Acute Inpatient Units, Community Rehabilitation Service, Subacute (GEM and TCP) and Aged Care residential facilities.

Our department encourages and supports professional development and supervision and support are available to the successful applicant. 

Our preferred candidates will hold:

• Degree / Masters in Occupational Therapy.
• Current valid registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – Occupational Therapy Board.
• Membership of the Australian Occupational Therapy Association or equivalent.
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
• A high level of theoretical and practical clinical knowledge in a wide area of Occupational Therapy practice.
• Excellent communication (both verbal & written) skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Acute hospital experience

About our organisation 

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.

West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to employee assistance program
• Salary packaging
• Free Parking

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks and a National Police History check. This position also requires a valid Working with Children Check. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments. The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Further details and how to apply

Further information is contained in the Position Description. Applications are to be submitted by selecting 'Apply Now' and should include a current CV and cover letter. Responses to the selection criteria are recommended/optional. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Carol Blacket/Kerrie Armstrong, Occupational Therapy Manager on 03 562 30642 or kerrie.armstrong@wghg.com.au 

Applications close 09/11/2026 (applications may close earlier)

* Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of  fourteen (14) days for externally advertised positions from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate/s are identified.

As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.