Occupational Therapist

Exciting Opportunity for Final Year Occupational Therapy Students

Grampians Health Horsham is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Grade One Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated team in early 2025. This role is part of our rotational program, providing an opportunity to work in various programs, including acute, inpatient rehabilitation, community rehabilitation, and community programs.

Clinical specialties and streams include orthopaedics, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, general medicine, surgical, and paediatrics. You will be supported by a diverse, cross-campus team, including senior Occupational Therapists, experienced clinical supervisors, and a dedicated OT Junior Workforce Manager.

Becoming part of a large and progressive regional public health service, you will enjoy great conditions and a secure work environment. We offer a highly supportive and friendly team, with regular supervision, a fortnightly peer learning program for the Grade One OT team, and tailored career development pathways.

Bursary Agreement and Eligibility

We are offering a bursary agreement to an Occupational Therapy student who is in their final year of studies. The bursary agreement provides financial support up to $3,500 to reimburse for costs associated with study. The successful bursary position will be awarded a 1-year contract full-time position at Grampians Health – Horsham, as a Grade 1 Occupational Therapist, commencing in January 2025.

Eligible applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Enrolled in the final year of an accredited Occupational Therapy degree.
• A demonstrated interest in rural public health.
• Prepared to commit to at least 12 months' service at Grampians Health – Horsham following the completion of qualifications.

Successful applicants will be eligible to apply for the Department of Health Occupational Therapy Student Grants Program. Grants are available to the value of $15,000 to support graduates to move, settle, and integrate into rural and regional communities.

About Grampians Health

Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham, and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities.

Benefits and Opportunities

We offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous salary packaging for living expenses.
• Attractive paid leave entitlements, including ADOs and annual leave.
• Paid professional development leave and annually paid professional development allowance.
• Internal and external professional development activities, including in-services.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) wellbeing seminars, onsite psychologist, and discounted health club membership.
• Opportunity to develop individualised career progression pathways with our OT Junior Workforce Manager.
• Tailored supports for new graduates, including the Early Careers Program and fortnightly Grade One Occupational Therapists (GOOTs) peer learning sessions.