Senior Hand Therapist

Reference Number: 2108 

Job Title: Senior Hand Therapist 

Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time until December 2026                                                              

Hours per Fortnight: 80 

Classification: Physiotherapist Grade 3 (VB7-VC1), Occupational Therapist Grade 3 (VG3-VG6)

Location: Graham Street 

Closing date: 21/10/2025

For a confidential conversation please contact: scott.corbett@gvhealth.org.au or sarah.shipp@gvhealth.org.au

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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Our region:

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About the role:

Calling all Hand Therapists!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and team centred Senior Grade 3 Hand Therapist to join GV Health in a full-time, fixed term role until January 2026 (parental leave cover). This role is open to suitably qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and is responsible for the ongoing development and provision of hand therapy services, and providing patient centred care in the area of hand therapy. You will be part of the wider Allied Health team and largely work in our outpatient clinics, but may be required to service the inpatient wards including ED if your expertise is required. Our service accepts referrals from all GV Health inpatient and outpatient clinics and also accepts referrals from metropolitan hospitals for the management of post-operative patients.

The Senior Hand Therapist will facilitate the triage, assessment and treatment of patients referred to the Hand Therapy Clinic, and will perform a leadership role in the provision, development and evaluation of evidence-based hand therapy services at GV Health. They will work to achieve maximal operational effectiveness, to develop organisational competencies and guidelines, and supervise appropriate junior occupational therapy and physiotherapy staff undertaking hand therapy interventions, to ensure organisational service needs are met in a timely manner by appropriately skilled staff.

You will report directly to the Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy Manager, and also work collaboratively with senior medical staff including Orthopaedics. You will work with other seniors in your relevant discipline and senior outpatient allied health staff to ensure effective teamwork and effective consumer care. Our services are patient-focued, efficient and effective, consistently meeting established standards of excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity in a more specialised area of physiotherapy and occupational therapy! We are seeking a motivated team player who embodies the GV Health values in their daily working life, has exceptional communication skills and provides excellent patient care and advocacy.

Suitably experienced Grade 2 applicants are welcome to apply.

As part of our busy team you will:

• Develop your skills to further your career in a supportive environment
• Enjoy the benefits of our strong clinical supervision program and the guidance of senior clinicians
• Be supported with paid leave in addition to financial support to attend professional development courses
• Participate in staff development sessions, in-services, education sessions and case reviews
• Create lifelong friendships and professional networks
• Be an important part of a vibrant and happy team

Mandatory requirements include:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a physiotherapist or occupational therapist
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy

About you:

• Extensive clinical experience and expert knowledge regarding evidence-based hand therapy service provision
• Sound understanding of contemporary professional practice in hand therapy, including person-centred care, optimising patient outcomes and safe clinical practice
• Robust understanding of the clinical supervision process and experience in the provision of mentoring, coaching, and supervision of clinicians, including more junior Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy staff and students
• Demonstrated skills and experience in the implementation and evaluation of evidence-based practice
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate clinical outcomes and monitor service delivery including relevant KPIs
• Experience in developing competencies, procedures and guidelines for the ongoing development of the hand therapy clinic
• Proven ability to effectively manage and negotiate innovative solutions to complex problems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise with a wide range of internal and external providers at all levels

Other desirable experience:

• Minimum 7 years clinical experience as a physiotherapist or occupational therapist in relevant healthcare settings
• Relevant post graduate study in Hand Therapy Practice (or working towards)
• Membership of relevant associations such as Australian Hand Therapy Association, Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) or Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA)
• Previous participation in clinical research activities
• Proficiency in a language other than English

This role is not suitable for international candidate sponsorship. Candidates seeking sponsorship are encouraged to consider other roles currently advertising at GV Health or contact talentacquisition@gvhealth.org.au

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

Relocating to Our Community

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 (applicants need suitable right to work in Australia)
    

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

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.