OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST – GRADE 1

Occupational Therapy Department

Permanent Full Time

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We have an exciting opportunity for  Grade 1 Occupational Therapists to join our dynamic, passionate and supportive Occupational Therapy team at West Gippsland Healthcare Group.

Our team is comprised Grade 3, Grade 2 and Grade 1 Occupational Therapists and is supported by a team of Allied Health Assistants located in a purpose built Allied Health Building / Community Rehabilitation Centre.

The Occupational Therapy Department provides services to a number of areas including acute, subacute, Community Rehab, Aged Care and outpatients.  This role involves rotations between acute inpatient units and the Community Allied Health Team. It also involves the provision of some outpatient services.

The Community Allied Health Team are based off-site in our  Community Services building in the centre of Warragul. The OT team is comprised of Grade 3 and Grade 2 Occupational Therapists and multidisciplinary AHAs who work within a multidisciplinary Community Allied Health Team.

Our departments encourage and support clinical supervision and professional development including dedicated, highly skilled and experienced senior Occupational Therapists to provide support, mentoring and supervision. We work closely with the multidisciplinary Allied Health team to provide high quality, person centred services to our consumers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a range of skills and experience in a friendly and supportive team environment and enjoy the benefits of a regional lifestyle in beautiful West Gippsland. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Our preferred candidates will have:

• Degree or Masters in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – Occupational Therapy Board.
• Membership of the Australian Occupational Therapy Association or equivalent.
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
• A high level of theoretical and practical clinical knowledge in Occupational Therapy practice.
• Excellent communication (both verbal & written) skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

IMPORTANT: All staff employed in the healthcaresector are required to be fully (3 doses) vaccinated for COVID-19 and Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.

About our organisation

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a growing regional health service, providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas in the country – Baw Baw Shire. The Hospital cares for approximately 11,600 inpatients, makes nearly 28,000 community visits and sees more than 20,000 emergency presentations each year.

The administrative headquarters is located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul. Warragul is a 30 minute drive from Pakenham along the freeway – against the traffic!

WGHG are the largest employer in Warragul with a workforce of over 1400 staff and are committed to building on our organisation’s strengths by welcoming people with our shared values of teamwork, respect, accountability and compassion.

 We are well aware our hospital is aging but are excited at the news that our new state of the art hospital and public aged care facility is coming.

We pride ourselves on the quality of care that’s delivered by our incredible staff. You won’t find a friendlier and more welcoming team than the West Gippsland Healthcare Group. We care for our community because we are the community!

West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to employee assistance program
• Salary packaging
• Free Parking

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a NDIS worker screening clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply

Applications must be submitted via our recruitment portal (wghg.mercury.com.au) and must include a current CV, response to the selection criteria and a covering letter. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Sue Aberdeen, Occupational Therapy Manager on 03 562 30642.

Applications close on Sunday 2nd June 2024

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As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.