Improving the health of our community
Ararat Campus
Girdlestone St, Ararat 3377
Willaura Campus
Delacombe Way, Willaura 3379
Occupational Therapist – Community Services
We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Occupational Therapist to provide occupational therapy services to our community, including the opportunity to work within the paediatric program.
About Us
East Grampians Health Service is in beautiful Western Victoria, only a short 2-hour trip up the highway from Melbourne or Geelong and a stone’s-throw away from the Grampians National Park. You can stay in touch with family, friends and attend professional development opportunities, whilst immersing yourself in our fantastic rural lifestyle.
East Grampians Health Service aims to meet the needs of the community by offering a vast array of services based at the community health centre in Ararat. We also offer outreach services to Willaura, Lake Bolac and Elmhurst. Our services include dental, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, occupational therapy, podiatry, speech pathology, dietetics, diabetes education and social work. These services support other clinical areas including our acute and residential aged care patients. Our community health centre also hosts speciality clinics such as consulting suites for our visiting surgeons and maternal child and health.
East Grampians Health Service provides a positive, supportive and sociable team environment. Salary packaging and relocation and accommodation support is available. Weekly staff fitness classes are also available for any interested staff.
What we Offer
- Regional Lifestyle – explore our region
- A variety of employee benefits
- Ongoing professional development and career opportunities
About the Role
The occupational therapy department consists of 3 occupational therapists and access to AHA support. This position would suit an occupational therapist experienced in working with community/paediatric clients.
There are opportunities for additional training that will be tailored to your needs and preferences. Options may include specific professional development, multidisciplinary training, attendance at professional conferences and clinical supervision. Access to quality improvement and research opportunities are also provided.
About You
- Hold Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Current AHPRA registration
The successful applicant is required to consent to relevant Employment Checks (including Police Check, NDIS worker & WWCC) and must be eligible for membership of APHRA.
For more information please contact Allied Health Manager: Christine Perry on 03 5352 9327
The Position Description can be viewed and downloaded by selecting ‘Position Description’ below.
To apply please select ‘Apply online’ and complete as requested.
Please attach a cover letter, resume and responses to the Key Selection Criteria located in the Position Description to your application by close of business Friday 25th April 2025.
East Grampians Health Service is an equal opportunity employer.