Role
We are seeking applications for two full-time and experienced Occupational Therapists to
1. Join our acute hospital based team
2. Work full-time covering acute medical or acute surgical streams
3. Supervise Grade 1 staff in the clinical rotation program and Allied Health Assistants
4. Financial rewards for contributing to the weekend roster and public holiday service with benefits of penalty rates and extra grant leave for working more than 10 weekend shifts in 12 months.
About the culture
Barwon Health is a values driven organisation and you will thrive working in a culture that values respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.
You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated team who takes pride in providing high quality service. Barwon Health provides a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and education in this specialist area.
5. Flexible working arrangements
6. Professional development
7. Access to employee wellness facility
8. Salary packaging
9. Social club
10. Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
Sitting within one of Victoria’s six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond. Victoria’s second largest city after Melbourne! Derived from the local Wadawurrung name for the region; Djillong, (Geelong) and means “Tongue of Land”.
11. Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices.
12. High standard of schooling options throughout the area
13. A stone throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road
14. Appreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries
15. To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our page on the Barwon Health website.
At Barwon Health, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.
At Barwon Health, we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards :
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, Please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
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This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.