A wonderful opportunity exists for a graduate and/or experienced Occupational Therapist to work with in our supportive, knowledgeable and friendly Occupational Therapy and Multidisciplinary Teams at Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH).  Our rural health organisation was formed through the voluntary amalgamation of Hepburn Health Service and Kyneton District Health in 2019. CHRH operates across Hepburn Shire and the Macedon Ranges in the Central Highlands of Victoria an area with some of the most picturesque countryside in Victoria, encompassing townships renowned for their community inclusion and spirit, as well as offering wonderful shops, wellness spas and cafes, all this within an hour drive of Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and Ballarat.

The available positions provide a springboard for a great Occupational Therapy career, including:

• exposure to broad clinical experience to deleop highly sought after specialised clinical skills
• opportunities for involvement in quality improvement projects in both the occupational therapy team and the broader multidisciplinary team

The Occupational Therapy roles available maximises all the benefits of working in a regional public service, including: working within a multidisciplinary team of experienced, knowledgeable, supportive and friendly clinicians, with career progression opportunities including leadership and clinical opportunities across the continuum of care. Our OTT runs a supportive and successful supervision program that all clinicians are offered and encouraged to participate in. Professional development is highly valued and encouraged as we see investing in our staff as highly important.

New graduates may be eligible for grants providing financial support to relocate regional Victoria.  Graduates and AHP returning to practice or to the public sector are encouraged to join our Early Careers Program that is multidisciplinary and peer driven.  Opportunities exist to be exposed to and supported in developing skills assessing and treating the full range of clinical diagnoses seen in the rural community setting.  Feel the satisfaction of assisting people in your community while colaborating with referring OT's at the major Melbourne, Ballarat and Bendigo hospitals as you enable the transfer of rehabilitation goals to the home.  Experience the care of small community driven country hospitals as you work with the local resources to help people return to their homes.

Details of Appointment

Permanent full-time and part-time positions available working up to 76 hours per fortnight

Based at Daylesford / Creswick campuses

Salary:  Dependent on experience, as per EBA , 11% superannuation + access to salary packaging

About CHRH 

Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) is a rural health organisation that operates five campuses across Hepburn Shire and the Macedon Ranges in the Central Highlands of Victoria in Australia, north and north-west of Melbourne. It was formed through the voluntary amalgamation of Hepburn Health Service and Kyneton District Health on the 30th November 2019.  Each of our campuses retains the name of the township in which they are situated - Clunes Health, Creswick Health, Daylesford Health, Kyneton Health, and Trentham Health.

How to apply

Please apply on the Central Highlands Rural Health website, supplying a current Resume, Cover Letter and answering the Key Selection Criteria.

Our Offering:

At Central Highlands Rural Health we have a diverse workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We will 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.

Our employees enjoy the benefits of:

* Salary Packaging

* Flexible working arrangements and the ability to be based at either Trentham, Daylesford, Creswick or Clunes

* Free car parking at all facilities

* Wellness Program including My Fitness Passport discounted access to a number of gyms

* Employee Assistance Program

All appointments to Central Highlands Rural Health are subject to a satisfactory clearance of a National Police Check and Employee Working with Children Check.  Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

It is mandatory for all employees who work within the Health Care Sector have their COVID-19 vaccinations.  Evidence must be provided prior to commencement with Central Health Rural Health.

Central Highlands Rural Health committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and social inclusion.