Occupational Therapists Grade 1
Job No:
WDHS663
Location:
Hamilton
Multiple Positions Available
Permanent Full Time – 80 hours per fortnight with ADO
and
Fixed Term Position with option of either:
- Part Time – 40 hours per fortnight, duration 12 months
- Full Time – 76 hours per fortnight, duration 6 months
About us
Western District Health Service is a leading Sub-Regional referral centre providing a comprehensive range acute inpatient services, residential aged care and primary and community health services.
Hamilton, located 3.5 hours from Melbourne, is the hub of a large agricultural region and the centre of the shire for business, commerce, education, health, cultural and recreational facilities. Visit Hamilton
You will be working alongside experienced, passionate leadership peers who are true to our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.
About the role
Our dynamic Occupational Therapy Department is expanding and seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated therapists to meet the growing clinical demands on their service delivery team.
This position will be working as part of a team providing occupational therapy services to community and aged-care consumers, including centre- and home-based assessments and interventions across a variety of funding programs including DVA, HACC PYP, CHSP, Home Care Packages and Aged Care. You will be working with a team of 6 OTs and 1 AHA with the support of senior clinicians.
You will bring:
- AHPRA registration
- Strong clinical skills
- Dedication to professional development
- Advanced communication skills
What we can offer you?
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Be part of a high functioning team
- Generous Salary Packaging options
- Free car parking
For more details please see the Position Description.
Closing Date: Sunday 28 February 2021
Proposed Interview Date: Wednesday 3 March 2021
The successful applicant will hold, or be able to obtain, a current National Criminal Police Check. Dependant on your position you may be required to obtain a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check and / or NDIS Worker Screening Check. All successful applicants are to comply with WDHS immunisation and vaccination requirements.
At WDHS we are proud to be smoke free.
Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.