Occupational Therapist

Central Gippsland Health | Sale, Victoria | Full-time or Part-time (minimum 0.6 EFT)

Make a difference. Grow your skills. Build your future in Gippsland.

Looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference, expand your clinical skills and feel genuinely supported in your career? At Central Gippsland Health (CGH), you’ll be part of a welcoming, multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, professional growth and person-centred care. With opportunities across acute, subacute, community and aged care services, this is your chance to broaden your experience, develop your clinical interests and help people live healthier, more independent lives.

Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise or explore new areas of occupational therapy, CGH offers the variety, support and flexibility to help you thrive.

Why join us?

• A role with variety: Explore opportunities across inpatient care, adult community services, rehabilitation, aged care and hand therapy.
• Support to succeed: Access structured supervision, mentoring and ongoing professional development.
• Room to grow: Build your clinical expertise, develop your leadership skills and explore opportunities for career progression and diversification.
• Flexibility that works for you: Full-time or part-time employment available, with a minimum commitment of 0.6 EFT.
• A team that cares: Work alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary allied health team committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care.
• Lifestyle without compromise: Enjoy the benefits of regional living, with a welcoming community, more affordable living options and easy access to the Gippsland Lakes, Ninety Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.

You’ll also enjoy salary packaging, free parking and access to an onsite café in Sale.

About Central Gippsland Health

Central Gippsland Health is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services across Wellington Shire. Based in Sale, approximately 215 km east of Melbourne, CGH delivers integrated healthcare across Sale, Maffra and Heyfield. Our services span acute and critical care, emergency services, rehabilitation, oncology, dialysis, aged care and a broad range of community-based programs. Our allied health team includes occupational therapy, physiotherapy, dietetics, speech pathology and social work, working together to support people across different stages of life and care.

As a teaching hospital affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health, CGH also contributes to the development of future health professionals through student placements and clinical education. Joining CGH means becoming part of a service that is deeply connected to its community and committed to delivering accessible, high-quality care.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join our team. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment, you will provide high-quality, person-centred occupational therapy services, including clinical assessment, intervention and discharge planning. You’ll have the opportunity to work across a diverse caseload while contributing to positive outcomes for patients, clients and their families.

With structured supervision, mentoring and opportunities for professional development, you’ll be supported to strengthen your existing skills and explore new areas of practice. This is an opportunity to make your mark, build meaningful connections and develop a rewarding career in regional public health. An immediate start is available for the right candidate, with full-time or part-time employment options (minimum 0.6 EFT).

About you

You are a motivated and compassionate occupational therapist who enjoys working collaboratively, takes pride in delivering quality care and is keen to continue developing professionally. To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• A minimum of two years' experience in a Grade 2 or equivalent occupational therapy role.
• Well-developed clinical reasoning, assessment and intervention skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to person-centred care and continuous professional development.
• Experience working with paediatric clients will be highly regarded.

All appointments are subject to a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and a Working with Children Check. NDIS Worker Screening may also be required.

Join a team where you can make a difference. At CGH, we are committed to creating a welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

For a copy of the position description, contact the HR team on 03 5143 8530 or email hradmin@cghs.com.au. For further information about the role, please contact Caroline Zacher on 03 5143 8347 or email caroline.zacher@cghs.com.au. Applications close Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 11.59pm.