About the Role
Grampians Health is offering an exciting opportunity for New Graduate or first year Grade 1 Occupational Therapists to join our vibrant and supportive Ballarat team. You will build your career within a large, progressive health service while rotating across Acute, Subacute, Community and specialty areas. Working alongside senior clinicians and a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will deliver person‐centred care and develop strong clinical foundations.
We prioritise your growth with regular 1:1 supervision and a structured tutorial program designed to build confidence and capability. This role is ideal for emerging Occupational Therapists seeking a dynamic, learning‐focused environment where your development truly matters.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and deliver service in accordance with the clinical program model or care and requirements
* Participate in group programs and delivery of presentations to community groups as directed by the Deputy Manager Occupational Therapy
* Demonstrate knowledge of GH strategic plan and understanding of factors that affect health systems in regional and rural Victoria
* Comply with AHPRA, OH&S legislation and GH Policies and procedures
* Actively engage in and provide professional development and model a commitment to lifelong learning
Skills & Experience
* Bachelor or tertiary equivalent in Occupational Therapy
* Registered as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
* Knowledge of assessment, treatment and management options for acute, rehabilitation and community patients with various diagnosis, and a commitment to quality care and evidence‐based practice
* Ability to work independently and appropriately identify when to seek help
Benefits
* Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
* Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
* Access to Fitness Passport membership
* Staff rewards and recognition programs
Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check. All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role dependent. Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
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