Position Title: Grade 2 Occupational Therapist Classification: GR2 Y1 (VF6) to GR2 Y4 (VF9) Salary per hour: $45.66 to $52.49 superannuation generous salary packaging options Employment Type: Ongoing part-time 32 to 40 hours per fortnight Award: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise agreement 2021-2026 Role description Dhelkaya Health is seeking a motivated and experienced Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join our Ambulatory Care team. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred occupational therapy services across a diverse range of clinical settings and client groups. In this role, you will provide assessment and evidence‑based interventions to clients in home, hospital and centre‑based environments, supporting recovery, independence and participation in meaningful activities. While primarily based in Ambulatory Care, you may also be required to provide services to inpatient and residential facilities across two campuses. Our Ambulatory Care programs deliver sub‑acute rehabilitation in both centre‑based and home‑based settings. You will work across a broad range of clinical services, including: Musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation Hand and forearm therapy Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) Functional Capacity Assessments NDIS services This position requires flexibility and a willingness to work across multiple clinics and programs in response to service needs. About you Delivering high‑quality, person‑centred occupational therapy assessments and interventions Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and with community‑based service providers Supporting clients, families and carers to achieve optimal outcomes Providing clinical supervision and support to Grade 1 OTs, Allied Health Assistants and students, as required Contributing to quality improvement and service development initiatives to ensure best practice care Culture and Benefits Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy. Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy. From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from: Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work. Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more. Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program. Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information. https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/ *All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy. Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together – we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services. We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations. For further information about this position, please contact Alex Culvenor – Ambulatory Care Manager on 03 5471 3086. Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the Position Description). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Dhelkaya Health.
