Occupational Therapist Grade 2

Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Temp

Occupation: Health and allied health

Location: Loddon Mallee - Greater Bendigo

Reference: 2982

Work in an environment that offers:

• Part time hours to suit good work life balance
• Generous annual leave entilements
• Salary packaging options (novated leasing and tax benefits)

The Position

Job Reference: 2982

Position Title: Occupational Therapist Grade 2 - Community Allied Health Services

Classification: VF6 - VF9

Salary per hour (exc. super): $ $52.49

Hours per fortnight: Flexible hours avaliable - minimum 16 hours to maximum 48 hours

Employment Status: Fixed Term Part Time until 30/06/2026

Closing date: 23/09/2025

The Occupational Therapist Grade 2 is responsible for the provision of Occupational Therapy Services within a designated clinical caseload, appropriate to their level of experience and competency. Grade 2 level Occupational Therapists are required to display autonomy of practice, whilst also contributing constructively to the interdisciplinary team.

The purpose of this position is to:

• provide best practice client centred clinical care to clients within the designated caseload in Community Allied Health Services of Bendigo Health
• provide a senior level of experience and supervision to grade 1 and undergraduate student health professionals
• collaborate with key stakeholders, and may also include provision of contract services
• contribute to the development of the Community Allied Health service, as well as the general Occupational Therapy department as appropriate

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 Public Health Services Division has a primary focus on improving the health outcomes of the communities in our region. With a range of local and regional programs supporting place-based health promotion, prevention, care and support, they work collaboratively with other Divisions and regional partnerships and networks to support quality outcomes. The Division has a strong leadership role in the Loddon Mallee Region and is committed to ensuring processes are in place to deliver on our Division.

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 Susannah Hargreaves, 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.

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Applications close Tuesday 23 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

8 September 2025