Job Description:
Occupational Therapist - Community Services Reference Number: 1434 Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Hours per Fortnight: 80 Location: New Dookie Road, Shepparton Closing date: 22/05/2025 For a confidential conversation please contact: Kathie Lowe on kathie.lowe@gvhealth.org.au International candidates encouraged to apply: ANZSCO 252411 Salary range: $88,467.60 - $101,691.20 per annum About GV Health: At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility. Click HERE to find out more information about GV Health and our services. Click HERE to find out more from our staff about a career and lifestyle at GV Health. Our Region Great things happen here! Follow the link to find out what its like to live, work and play in our wonderful region: Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here Relocating to our region: Relocation incentives may be available to the successful applicant for this role, including relocation & accommodation support. Relocation Support: - Intrastate (over 100kms) - up to $2,500 - Interstate - up to $5,000 - Overseas - up to $8,000 Accommodation Support: Up to $350 per week up to 10 weeks; or 10 weeks interim GVH Accommodation (if available) + Connection to a FREE 1:1 relocation concierge service supporting all aspects of relocation. Click here to learn more. Recruitment bonus: This role is eligible for an Allied Health recruitment bonus of up to $5,000. The bonus will be paid on completion of a successful six month probationary period and applies to new employees at GV Health only. About the role: Join a well-established, dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team to work as an Occupational Therapist using your knowledge and skills to provide diverse Occupational Therapy services for older adults living in the community. Applicants seeking part-time hours are encouraged to speak with Kathie Lowe Ph: 0408 443 916. The GV Health Ambulatory Aged Care Program (AACP) consists of 3 programs: Transition care program (TCP), Restorative Care Program (REST) and GEM in The Home (GITH). These three services are aimed at restoring client’s health and wellbeing through a multidisciplinary approach, that is time limited and goal orientated. Occupational Therapy (OT) services are client focused, efficient and effective and meet established standards of excellence. The OT team in AACP have a varied caseload including discharge home visits, functional assessment and rehabilitation, cognitive assessment and therapy, and minor home modifications (no major home modifications). The OTs work closely with AACP Team Assistants to provide regular OT interventions for all clients. This is an ideal role for an experienced OT who enjoys working independently as part of a multidisciplinary, community-based team and who has excellent problem-solving skills The successful applicant will have: - Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist - Current Victorian Drivers Licence - Well-developed time management and critical thinking skills, the ability to prioritise tasks and work under minimal supervision. - Applicants should also possess excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively within a team environment. - A sound knowledge of computer-based software applications including Word/Excel/database management systems is also required. This is a fulfilling and rewarding role, suited to those who enjoy a challenge and who demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills. If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria' Why work at GV Health? - Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community - Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships - Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance - Paid parental leave - Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals - A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones - Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts - Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program for further information and to apply, please visit our website https://www.gvhealth.org.au/careers/current-vacancies/
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