Occupational Therapist

Work in an environment that offers:

• Up to $15k available for eligible applicants to support Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy Graduates (Funding Guidelines: Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy Student Grant Program | )

• An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
• An ability to live and work in a vibrant regional setting

The Position

Job Reference: 3025

Position Title: Occupational Therapist - Grade 1 Rotation Program
Classification:  VE9 - VF3

Salary per fortnight (exc Super):  $2, $3,302.80
Hours per fortnight: 80 (including an ADO every 4 weeks) 
Employment Status: Ongoing and Fixed Term Full Time, Multiple Positions Available

Closing date: 06/10/2025

The Grade 1 (G1) Occupational Therapist (OT) is a valuable member of the Allied Health team. This G1 OT position is part of the G1 OT Rotation Program operating across the continuum of care at Bendigo Health. Currently there are 12 G1 OT rotational positions available with rotations currently occurring on a six monthly basis across acute, sub-acute, mental health, outpatient and community services. Each rotation is in a different clinical area and therefore clinical, operational, and supervisory responsibilities will change. 

The objectives of the G1 OT Rotation Program include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting G1 OTs to gain a variety of clinical experiences
• Assisting G1 OTs to develop and consolidate a range of knowledge and skills 
• Facilitating a greater understanding of the occupational therapy role at Bendigo Health and enhancing the continuum of care
• Providing a learning environment where opportunities are created and fulfilled
• Fostering a supportive environment for OT staff

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 Molly Lehane Acting Manager Occupational Therapy on or 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 

Allied Health Credentialing and Scope of Practice: HERE

Careers Video Reference:  Bendigo Health Careers

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