Occupational Therapist - Grade 1, 2 or 3

Ongoing, Up To Full Time

Overview

Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) is a public local rural health service with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care, primary and community services. Our vision is Helping our community live well

 Kyabram District Health Service is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our allied health team in an exciting role for up to 80 hours per fortnight. This is an opportunity to experience the public health sector as part of a supportive and highly collaborative multidisciplinary team. New graduates are welcome to apply.

 This diverse role provides opportunities to support children and adults in outpatient community health settings, acute and aged care as well as adults and children accessing the NDIS.

 If you are currently studying, we have the ability to employ you as an Allied Health Assistant while you await your Occupational Therapy registration. Whilst we are seeking to fill this as a full-time ongoing role, we are happy to consider anyone wishing to work on a part-time basis.

Located in the Campaspe Shire, Kyabram District Health Service is classified as a rural hospital. You may be eligible to apply for the $15,000 Department of Health grant for final year Occupational Therapy students to practice in regional and rural communities. Please visit the Department of Health website for further details. 

 We can offer

• Diverse caseload and opportunities to expand on clinical skills
• Opportunity to work closely in a supportive multidisciplinary team
• Generous professional development opportunities
• Ongoing mentoring, supervision and clinical support with our skilled grade 2 and grade 3 Occupational Therapists
• Professional development grants available through RWAV for eligible candidates
• Development of non-clinical skills through supported participation in quality activities
• Short term accommodation available
• Generous salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible working hours

If you have demonstrated relevant Occupational Therapy experience, and are eager to develop your career and work with a pro-active and supportive multidisciplinary team, please contact us and submit your application.  

 Enquiries: Ashley Watson, Primary Health Manager 

Phone: 5857 0238

Applications close: 12.01.25

KDHS would like to acknowledge that we operate on Yorta Yorta land and wish to pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognize our First Peoples as the Oldest Living Culture on the Planet and their connection to our lands and waterways.

“We believe that the unique contributions of our people create our success. We actively work to incorporate everyone’s perspectives and experience, keeping our environment free of discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, or disability status. We offer a Caring, Inclusive, Versatile, Accountable and Inclusive environment in service to our patients, residents, clients, one another and the communities we call home.

KDHS also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with different abilities. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email pc@kyhealth.org.au.

Recruitment agencies should note that KDHS does not accept agency resumes. KDHS is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.