Occupational Therapist

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST – GRADE 1

Occupational Therapy Department

Full Time/Part Time/Casual (72 hours per fortnight)

Fixed term - March 2026 – March 2027

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Grade 1 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic, passionate, and supportive Occupational Therapy team at West Gippsland Healthcare Group (WGHG).

This fixed-term position offers the chance to rotate through acute inpatient units, providing a broad and rewarding clinical experience. Part time and new graduate applicants encouraged to apply.

Our department delivers services across a wide range of areas, including:

• Acute and subacute inpatient care
• Community Rehabilitation
• Aged Care
• Outpatient services (Paediatric and Home Visits)

The team includes Grade 3, Grade 2, and Grade 1 Occupational Therapists, supported by skilled Allied Health Assistants (AHAs) and a broader multidisciplinary Allied Health team.

What We Offer

• Structured supervision and mentoring by experienced and highly skilled senior Occupational Therapists
• A strong emphasis on professional development, learning, and support
• The opportunity to build skills across multiple clinical areas in a welcoming and team-focused environment
• A chance to embrace the benefits of a regional lifestyle in beautiful West Gippsland

Who Should Apply

We welcome applications from recent graduates and early-career therapists seeking to develop their clinical skills in a nurturing and collaborative setting.

Our preferred candidates will have:

• Degree or Masters in Occupational Therapy.
• Current 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 Occupational Therapy practice.
• Excellent communication (both verbal & written) skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.

About our organisation:

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a growing regional health service, providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas in the country – Baw Baw Shire. The Hospital cares for approximately 11,600 inpatients, makes nearly 28,000 community visits and sees more than 20,000 emergency presentations each year.

The administrative headquarters is located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul. Warragul is a 30-minute drive from Pakenham along the freeway – against the traffic! WGHG are the largest employer in Warragul with a workforce of over 1400 staff and are committed to building on our organisation’s strengths by welcoming people with our shared values of teamwork, respect, accountability and compassion.

We are well aware our hospital is aging but are excited at the news that our new state of the art hospital and public aged care facility is coming. A 23.6-hectare site at Lardners Track in Drouin East was acquired by West Gippsland Healthcare Group for a future hospital back in 2007. The new hospital is set to feature 233-beds and 33 emergency department treatment spaces as well as aged care and an expanded maternity facility.

We pride ourselves on the quality of care that’s delivered by our incredible staff. You won’t find a friendlier, and welcoming team than the West Gippsland Healthcare Group. We care for our community because we are the community!

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, a National Police Records Check / NDIS worker screening clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply

Further information is contained in the Position Description. Applications must be submitted via seek.com.au and must include a current CV, response to the selection criteria and a covering letter. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Kerrie Armstrong/Carol Blacket Occupational Therapy Manager on 03 562 30642, email : Kerrie.Armstrong@wghg.com.au; Carol.Blacket@wghg.com.au