Occupational Therapist - Rural Allied Health Team

Reference Number: 2372

Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Rural Allied Health Team 

Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time until January 2027 Parental Leave Cover                                                             

Hours per Fortnight: 80 

Classification: Grade 2 Occupational Therapist (VF6 - VF9)

Location: Community Health 

Closing date: 11/03/2026

For a confidential conversation please contact: Eilish Hobbs, eilish.hobbs@gvhealth.org.au, 1800 222 582 (option 4)
 

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.

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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

About the role:

The Occupational Therapist will function as a member of the interdisciplinary team and is responsible for the planning and implementation of high quality Occupational Therapy services to clients within the RAHT funding stream i.e. frail older people, people with a disability and their carers. A component of the role also involves working in a private practice model with clients who have a funding package (for example a Home Care Package or the National Disability Insurance Scheme NDIS) or are full fee paying working, within the allocated hours and resources available from within the client’s funding package. This involves working closely with case managers, support co-ordinators and planners to ensure the provision of care meets the client’s needs.

About you:

• Experience in the delivery of Occupational Therapy services within home, group and community settings to clients with complex presentations, inclusive of complex health conditions, memory impairment, cultural and diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in providing services with an episodic approach and within a self-management framework and active service model/reablement approach to care delivery.
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent and eligibility for membership of professional association.

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Occupational Therapist.

Position Description: HERE

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

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

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