Occupational Therapist

Community & Allied Health Team

Fixed Term, Part Time, up to 32 hours per fortnight

October 2025 to November 2026 (parental leave backfill)

Allied Health Professionals, OT Grade 1 - $35.72 p/h, Grade 2 - $45.66 p/h (excludes allowances)

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Are you passionate about supporting people to live safely and independently in their community? West Gippsland Healthcare Group is seeking Occupational Therapists (Grade 1 or Grade 2) to join our dynamic Community & Allied Health Team.

In this diverse and rewarding role, you will deliver high-quality Occupational Therapy services to clients across West Gippsland through both home visits and centre-based assessments. You will be responsible for functional assessments, developing and implementing client-centred care plans, prescribing equipment, and facilitating interventions across a range of Commonwealth and State Government funding streams, including the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Opportunities to design and lead group programs may also form part of your role.

Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll be encouraged to use a strength-based approach that empowers clients, maximises independence, and enhances quality of life. As a Grade 1, you will receive supervision and guidance from experienced clinicians, while a Grade 2 will independently manage a complex caseload, provide supervision to junior staff, and contribute to leadership within the team.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that values professional development, teamwork, and evidence-based practice — while making a meaningful impact on the lives of people in your community.

Our preferred candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Clinical experience relevant to the position
• A thorough understanding and respect for confidentiality requirements.
• Responsible and mature work attitude.
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence

The following experience/qualifications would be considered advantageous:

• Membership of Occupational Therapy Association of Australia or equivalent and relevant Special Interest Group(s)
• Previous clinical experience in a Community Health setting and/or NDIS
• Experience completing assessments and interventions in client homes

IMPORTANT:Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.

About our organisation

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.

West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to employee assistance program
• Salary packaging
• Free Parking

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a NDIS worker screening clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply

Further information is contained in the Position Description (Grade 1 or Grade 2). Applications must be submitted via and must include a current CV and a covering letter. Responses to the selection criteria are recommended. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Kate Palmer / Sally Wilson, Community Health Manager on or via email /

Applications close on Tuesday, 21 October 2025.

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As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.