Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist – Grade 1 or 2

Koo Wee Rup – Across all Units and Community based

Up to Full Time Ongoing – flexibility on hours

Hourly Rates based on EBA + level of experience + Salary Packaging

• Free onsite parking and commuting away from inner city congestion.
• Public health salary packaging options.
• A vibrant multidisciplinary team culture.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Opportunity to apply for internally advertised roles.

Why work with us?

When you join our team, you are part of a highly valued group, dedicated to providing the best care for people in our community.

Kooweerup Regional Health Service (KRHS) is a public hospital located approximately 1 hours' drive south east of Melbourne in the rural area of Cardinia Shire.

KRHS provides a range of services including Acute Medical, Residential Aged Care, Community Health, Allied Health and Early Parenting.

KRHS encourage diverse applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples and encourage all staff to be their authentic selves at work.

KRHS, together with Alfred Health, Peninsular Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health intend to merge to form Bayside Health from 1 January All roles are intended to transfer to the new entity from this date.

As a Grade 1 or 2 Occupational Therapist, you will work within our inter-disciplinary team to provide clinical Occupational Therapy services to clients/patients using evidence based clinical practice skills and supported by an experienced senior Occupational Therapist.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Current AHPRA Registration.
• Current Drivers Licence.
• Commitment to providing individual and patient centred care.
• Time management skills.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Rights to work and live in Australia preferred

Applicants will require prior to commencement:

• Current Police Check (no older than 12 months) and Working with Children Check (employment version).
• The names and contact numbers of two referees.

What you can expect during the recruitment process:

• Shortlisting will commence after the closing date, depending on the number of applicants, you can expect to hear from us a few days after the close.
• If shortlisted, you will be invited for an interview – our preference is in person.
• If you proceed, reference checks - you will be contacted prior to contacting your referees.
• The offer stage – if you progress to here, you will be contacted to discuss required information to proceed to offer.
• If you are unsuccessful following an interview, you will be provided with feedback.  Unfortunately, with some roles the volume of applicants does not allow this to occur for non-shortlisted candidates.

All applications are preferred via seek. If you are unable to apply or need alternative arrangements, please email If you are currently employed by Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health or Peninsula Health, please highlight this in your cover letter.

Closing date – Monday 29th September 2024

KRHS recognises, supports and celebrates the diversity of the communities within which we work. KRHS is committed to providing a safe and inclusive service which welcomes people from all backgrounds, cultures, sexualities, genders and abilities.

If you require reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please request with your application or by phoning

Note to agencies and other recruitment services – no need to contact us, we've got this one.  KRHS requests that you do contact us, or send unsolicited resumes to HR or the Hiring Manager.  KRHS will not be liable for any fees in relation to unsolicited applicants received, and agencies contacting will not be considered for future engagements.