Your Role at St John of God Geelong Hospital We are seeking a motivated Grade 2 Casual Occupational Therapist to join our casual bank. You will work across acute wards (orthopaedics, surgical, general medicine), inpatient rehabilitation, and may support cardiac, oncology and Parkinson’s outpatient programs, with full orientation provided. Our OT team works Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm, and casual shifts will depend on your availability to cover planned leave and ad‑hoc needs. You will join a supportive team of OTs with strong supervision and peer support. The Position Provision of an Occupational Therapy treatment at a senior level. Completion of comprehensive patient assessment (e.g. assessment of personal care, domestic and community ADLs, assessment of the home environment, cognitive and functional physical assessment as required). Provision of a comprehensive treatment intervention and appropriate progression treatment to match functional goals to manage complex patients. In conjunction with the Supervisor/Manager and other Occupational Therapy caregivers, develop processes for the evaluation of both inpatient and outpatient Occupational Therapy programs. Patients/clients plans and outcomes are regularly monitored through attendance at and participation in multi-disciplinary team meetings. Demonstrates strong, current clinical knowledge and skills and applies this to contribute to supporting individuals and teams in clinical practice. Leads and contributes to undergraduate student programs and training You will have tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and demonstrate senior clinical experience and leadership in a specialised area of clinical practice within a healthcare and disability care setting. To succeed, you will have 5 years’ experience (hospital preferred but not essential), strong clinical skills, and a collaborative, team‑focused approach. Experience working with elderly clients, neurological conditions, and My Aged Care, as well as a current Driver’s Licence, is also desirable. Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values. The Benefits: Salary $60.17 to $71.96 per hour (including casual loading) plus 12% superannuation Casual role available As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts For enquiries contact Phoebe Skeen, Occupational Therapist, on 0468588569 If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process. At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community. All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.
