Occupational Therapy New Graduate Program

Join the Team at Bass Coast Health

Position Title: Occupational Therapist - Graduate Position (Rotating)

Classification: VE9-Grade 1, Year 2

Department: Occupational Therapy

Applications Open: 16/10/2025

About Bass Coast Health:

On 1 January 2026 five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health. A newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

About the Role-1x Fixed Term 12 months, full Time 80 Hours per fortnight with Monthly ADO) 5th Jan 2026-3rd Jan 2027

Bass Coast Health is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Graduate Position Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to your community while working in a supportive and innovative organisation with potential opportunity for experience in community-based OT Team available.

Bass Coast Health's Occupational Therapy Team provide acute, sub-acute, community and aged care services across multiple sites. Our Occupational Therapy team work closely with nursing, medical, and allied health colleagues to provide holistic, patient-centred care. Our Occupational Therapy team are dynamic, flexible and supportive. Together, we offer generalist services as well as some specialty services including Hand Therapy and Paediatric services to our community. We have a strong focus on 'growing our own' future regional healthcare leaders and supporting our staff to develop their clinical areas of interest. The team are committed to supporting one another and sharing their knowledge in a trusting environment where learning is encouraged.

Position Summary & New Graduate Program

We have an exciting opportunity for two Grade 1 Occupational Therapists to join our Occupational Therapy Graduate Program. Our Graduate Program focusses on consolidating skills and experience through structured interprofessional education sessions, study days, supervision, mentoring and clinical support from the Clinical Development Occupational Therapist and your clinical supervisor.

The successful applicants will be closely supported whilst completing six-month rotations across our clinical areas, which include the acute medical ward (general medical, general surgical & orthopaedic) caseload, and inpatient sub-acute ward (including rehabilitation & GEM) caseload.

Grade 1 Occupational Therapists also have opportunities to contribute to group programs such as cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. Grade 1 Occupational Therapists will provide evidence-based assessments and interventions and work closely with our friendly and dynamic multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to our community.

Requirements of the position

Responsible for delivery of Occupational Therapy services in consultation with senior Occupational Therapists.

Please see Position Description Below for more about the role:

What We Offer

At Bass Coast Health, we recognise and value our staff. When you join us, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Free onsite car and bike parking
• Salary packaging and novated leasing through Maxxia
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Petrol discounts at a local service station
• Onsite accommodation (where applicable)
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Discounted gym memberships at a local fitness centre
• Flexible working arrangements (where applicable)
• Café (Wonthaggi)

Be part of a workplace that supports your wellbeing and growth.

Mandatory Requirements

• Entitlement to work within Australia
• A Police Check that is current and within 12 months of the issue date
• Provision of valid Working with Children Check
• Provision of an NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Seasonal influenza vaccination of healthcare workers in accordance with Secretary, Department of Health Directions
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Master of Occupational Therapy or recognised equivalent
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Member of or eligibility for membership of OT Australia
• Driver's licence

DESIRABLE:

• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical Occupational therapy theory and practice
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated understanding of person-centred care
• An understanding of the principles of continuous quality improvement
• Established skills in organisation, planning and priority setting
• Demonstrated computer skills

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application via Seek including:

• A current resume
• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role

Applications close on 30/10/2025

For further information about the role or the Graduate Program, please refer to the Position Description or contact the HR department