Occupational Therapist (Grade 2), Aged Care
Employment Type - Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 48
Job Category - Other Professionals - Occupational Therapy
Req Id - 5030
- Lifestyle! A stone throw from the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road
- Enhance your career with the largest regional healthcare service in Victoria
- Permanent Part-time role (48 hours per fortnight)
About Barwon Health
Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.
About the facility
Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.
About the role
We are seeking applications for a passionate, experienced Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to
- Optimize older people's independence and reduce burden of care within the context of residential aged care facilities.
- Provide high quality occupational therapy and complex discharge planning services across 3 Barwon Health Residential Aged Care facilities, including the 32-bed transitional care program (TCP-R) at Alan David Lodge with another Grade 2 OT and allied health assistants
- Supervise junior staff and students.
- This role includes a 1:4 Saturday service requirement linked with the acute hospital with associated benefits including penalty rate pay and an extra week of annual leave for working >10 weekend shifts pa.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
About the culture
The Occupational Therapy team are part of Barwon Health’s wider Allied Health department and integrated into many service programs across the continuum of care. We are a supportive group with expert senior clinicians and occupational therapy management leading the way. With our inclusive and collaborative approach to our profession and your career, we encourage you to engage in research opportunities, work on specific projects and take part in specialised professional development. Our people are devoted to caring for the community, we take pride in the exceptional patient care we provide and enjoy the fun camaraderie from the supportive people we work with.
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
- Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
About Geelong - Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.
- Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
- Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes
To learn more about the region, click here.
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.
We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
If you need assistance with your application for this role, please email the Talent Acquisition team at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au with your preferred contact method and details, and we will get in touch with you. Please note we do not accept resumes via email.
Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.
This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.
This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.
Contact person: Melissa Mew
Email: melissa.mew@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 5447
Application closing date: 6th, July 2025
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