Occupational Therapist Grade 2

Work in an environment that offers: 

• An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
• An ability to live and work in a vibrant regional setting
• Excellent clinical exposure across a range of specialties

The Position 

Job Reference: 3450

Position Title: Occupational Therapist Grade 2 - Casual/Weekend
Classification: VF6-VF9  

Salary per hour (exc super): $ $ % Casual Loading
Hours per fortnight: Up to 76
Employment Status: Casual

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date

Closing date: 16/01/2026

We have an amazing opportunity to join our passionate and supportive Occupational Therapy team

The Grade Two Occupational Therapist is responsible for the provision of Occupational Therapy Services within a designated clinical caseload, appropriate to their level of experience and competency. Grade Two level Occupational Therapists are required to display autonomy of practice, whilst also contributing constructively to the interdisciplinary team.

In this role you will;

• Provide high quality occupational therapy services to an allocation of patients within the Acute hospital and/or Inpatient Rehabilitation and/or Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) units at Bendigo Health, or other clinical units at Bendigo Health, as required by the Occupational Therapy Department. 
• Provide leadership, support, supervision and direction to Grade 1 occupational therapists, students and allied health assistants as required.
• Contribute to the development of the inpatient occupational therapy service, as well as the general occupational therapy department as appropriate.
• Contribute to the acute weekend/Public holiday Occupational Therapy service, including an expectation to be available to work a minimum of hour) weekend shift per month.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: 

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Your New Division

The Community and Continuing Care Division provides a broad range of high-quality, person-centred care programs and services to consumers in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.  Each service within the division is designed to ensure holistic care and improve the overall well-being of our patients and communities.

The Community Services team is dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing outcomes of the communities in the Loddon Mallee with six regional offices. This team includes:  Aged Care Assessment undertaken on behalf of My Aged Care; Community Allied Health; Community Care; Carer Support and Community Nursing & Home Care.

The Continuing Care team delivers high-quality services across the Loddon Mallee region including: Dental Care; Chronic Disease Management; Outpatient Rehabilitation; Support for People Transitioning Home; Diabetes Management and Geriatric Management and Assessment.

The Allied Health team provides comprehensive, high-quality care across the continuum, including expert services in: audiology, dietetics, exercise physiology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, psychology, social work, speech pathology and allied health assistants who work with these disciplines.

The Geriatric Medicine Team includes Geriatricians, Rehabilitation physicians, Palliative care physicians, registrars and junior medial staff.  The Team work across inpatients, outpatients and home settings.

In addition, the Community and Continuing Care Division holds the professional portfolio of Chief Allied Health Officer.  The Chief Allied Health Officer and allied health discipline managers provide professional governance for all allied health across Bendigo Health. 

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria's largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region's population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We'd love to hear from you  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact Luke Rodda Manager on for a confidential discussion.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Position Description:  HERE 

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