Occupational Therapist Grade 2
Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 12
Job Category - Occupational Therapist
Req Id - 4407
About Us
Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, at the foot of the stunning Otway Ranges, close to Lorne and the Surf Coast, Colac Area Health services 21,000 people who call the Shire home. Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. A unique integrated health service providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and district community. This includes the following:
- Nursing/Midwifery
- Aged Care
- Medical
- Community Services
- Corporate Services
- Support Services
About the role
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GRADE 2
Part Time - up to 12 hours per fortnight from mid July 2025 until mid July 2026 (parental leave relief)
Colac Area Health is a values-based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services.
The Occupational Therapy Department of Colac Area Health consists of a team of Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Assistants. Our Occupational Therapists provide individualised assessment, education and advice that is specific to the needs of our clients across the continuum of care. Clients include (but are not limited to); inpatients, sub-acute programs, outpatient services, group education and aged care.
This role will require an effective interdisciplinary team member who provides best practice Occupational Therapy service, leadership and clinical supervision within the scope of Colac Area Health Services across Acute, Sub-Acute Care, Rehabilitation, Community and Aged Care. Both a paediatric and an adult caseload are available, depending on the experience and skills of the successful applicant.
What’s required?
- Approved tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Registration with AHPRA as per National Registration requirements and eligible for membership of Occupational Therapy Australia.
- Current Drivers licence and Working with Children's check.
- Ability to work independently, and to collaborate and work as part of a team.
- Effective leadership and interpersonal skills (including written and verbal communication skills) with clients and colleagues.
- Effective time management skills and ability to use IT systems efficiently.
- A commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.
- An understanding of dietetics practice within a rural context.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a complex caseload, developing specialist knowledge and experience with a range of clinical presentations across a range of settings
- Developed skills in evaluation of service delivery, research and established skills in the review of literature.
- Understanding of the business environment, the structural and financial arrangements, KPIs and relationships between these factors and service delivery.
- Experience supervising Grade 1 clinicians and/or students.
Benefits working with us
Colac Area Health offers the following benefits;
- Extensive organisational orientation/department induction
- Salary Sacrificing/Packaging
- Active Social Club
- Extensive professional development and continuing education
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to on-site research support from the CAH Research Unit and the Western Alliance Academic Health Science Centre
To learn about our town and region please visit: Discovering natures wonders in Colac
Contact person: Megan Frizon on 5232 5101
Submit your application by selecting Apply now and include a cover letter and resume by Tuesday 3rd June 2025.
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.
To apply visit: https://peopleplus.swarh.vic.gov.au/CAH