As East Gippsland’s largest healthcare provider and employer, BRHS offers a rewarding work environment providing challenge, variety and opportunity. You will join our dedicated team of health professionals and support staff who are committed to delivering a high quality experience to all. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, professional development and innovation, you can pursue your career goals whilst enjoying a fantastic work/life balance as part of a friendly, regional community.

As East Gippsland's largest healthcare provider and employer, BRHS offers a rewarding work environment providing challenge, variety and opportunity.  

If you are an early career Occupational Therapist, a great opportunity exists to join our fantastic Allied Health team and receive dedicated support through our 2025 Graduate Program and exposure to a variety of work areas.  As an up-and-coming OT professional, this is a unique opportunity to accelerate your learning and development in a dynamic and supportive environment whilst enjoying a fantastic lifestyle exploring beautiful East Gippsland.  Contracts are negotiable with both ongoing and fixed term arrangements available to suit you needs and this can be discussed at interview.

The Position:

In this role you will have the opportunity to enjoy two rotations in either Outpatients; Inpatient rehabilitation and GEM; or the Inpatient acute wards.  You will provide therapy for consumers that promotes, maintains and assists recovery and independence in all aspects of daily living, at home, work, and in the community, as well as supporting the multidisciplinary team to embed innovative models of care.  Our Occupational Therapy team comprises a Team Leader, Grade One and Two Therapists and is supported by a team of Allied Health Assistants.  Our Allied Health department is a close-knit team who offer a supportive, social and fun environment, which will provide you with a great transition to BRHS. 

What we offer:

• Flexible starting date and accommodation support
• Comprehensive induction program and a dedicated supervision and mentoring process to ensure strong clinical and professional growth
• 5 weeks annual leave and monthly accrued day off (ADO) with the option to purchase an additional 4 weeks leave.
• Grant opportunities - Final year OT students who will work in regional Victoria are eligible for $15,000 grant through to 2026
  
• Professional development to attend workshops and conferences providing further opportunities to connect with peers through organizational and regional training
• Opportunity to participate in the East Gippsland Allied Health Early Graduate Program to assist development and social networking.
• A midway review to track progress, identify additional learning needs and plan for the final 6 months to ensure your time with us is a positive and valuable learning experience.
• An attractive remuneration package commencing at Grade 1 Year 2 level (due to our regional location)
• Relaxed regional living near the Gippsland Lakes, 90 mile beach, high country & snowfields - paradise if you are an outdoor adventurer!

Key attributes needed:

• A tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy
• Sound knowledge and experience in one or more of the areas of acute inpatients and inpatient rehabilitation/GEM or community/outpatient rehabilitation.
• Well-developed, clear and concise communication skills, which promote client and service interests.
• A positive manner with the capacity to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a team environment.

Contact: Emma Sanford, Occupational Therapy Team Leader on 03 5150 3388.

Applications close: Sunday 12th January 2025

Applications are to include a cover letter, resume and key selection criteria response.

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