Graduate / Grade One Occupational Therapist

18 hours ago

Bairnsdale Victoria, Australia Bairnsdale Regional Health Service Full time
  • Accommodation available for 12 months (paid by employee)
  • Monthly ADO's and Health and Wellbeing programs
  • Diverse role offering exposure to a range of settings

Are you an enthusiastic Occupational Therapy graduate who are looking to consolidate and grow your skills in a diverse setting? This is a great chance to progress your knowledge and independence as practitioner in a supported environment whilst enjoying greater work life balance with a relaxed lifestyle surrounded by stunning natural beauty, diverse ecosystems and vibrant communities. This ole is also open to existing Grade 1 Occupational Therapists who are looking to build their skills across a wide variety of presentations.

The position: Full-Time, Ongoing contract 80.0 hours per fortnight.

The Grade One Occupational Therapy position offers an exciting opportunity for an ongoing role with a 6-month rotational position offered across 4 areas of Acute, Rehabilitation, Community and Outpatients. In this position you will have the opportunity to choose your area of interest with an opportunity to work in either hands, lymphoedema or neurological out patients, under the mentorship of senior clinicians. 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.

Why should you apply?

  • Comprehensive induction program and a dedicated supervision and mentoring process to ensure strong clinical and professional growth
  • Professional development to attend workshops and conferences providing further opportunities to connect with peers through organizational and regional training
  • Hospital accommodation available for duration of contract at $210 per week (including utilities)
  • Busy role offering a diverse caseload and the opportunity to specialize in a particular area.
  • Generous entitlements with five weeks annual leave above average long service leave accruals and flexible working arrangement options
  • Fantastic regional lifestyle with the Gippsland lakes and beaches, national parks and snowfields on your doorstep

Key attributes needed:

  • A degree in Occupational Therapy with AHPRA registration
  • Good knowledge and/or experience in one or more of the areas of acute inpatients and inpatient rehabilitation/GEM or community/outpatient rehabilitation.
  • Strong communication of clinical justifications and interpersonal skills which promote consumer and service interests.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills that enable efficient prioritization of workload.

Please refer to the position description for other key selection criteria requirements.

Interested? Contact: Danielle Thomson, Occupational Therapy Team Leader on

Applications close: Sunday 30th November 2025

Applications are to be submitted by selecting "Apply Now" and are to include:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume (including two recent referees)
  • Response to the full key selection criteria (as listed in the attached position description)

At BRHS we are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment where everyone - regardless of background, identity or ability - feels safe, valued and supported.  Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us.

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