At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide therapy and support to children with developmental delays in a collaborative team.
- Company: Join GV Health, a leading health service in the Goulburn Valley region.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work options, generous salary packaging, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Relocation incentives available, including accommodation support and a concierge service.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration required.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Employment Type: Fixed Term Part Time Parental leave cover until August 2027
Classification: Occupational Therapist Grade 2 (VF6 - VF9)
Location: Community Health, Corio Street, Shepparton
About the role:
The Community Health Programs operate from GV Health's Corio Street campus and include Community Health and Self-Management Support services. The programs provide a diverse range of services to consumers living in the Goulburn Valley region. Community Health services include: Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Outreach Program, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Sexual Health Nursing and Speech Pathology. The Self-Management Support service provides health coaching for people living with chronic disease, as well as QUIT education and group programs.
Reporting to the Community Health Programs Manager, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing assessment and therapeutic interventions to children (0–6 years of age), and their families, presenting with a variety of childhood-related developmental delays, neurological conditions, pre-diagnosis Autism Spectrum Disorders, and other health and developmental issues impacting the child. In this role you will work as part of our experienced and supportive multi-disciplinary team and will liaise closely with other key stakeholders across a range of internal and external service providers to facilitate a collaborative approach to service provision and positive consumer outcomes. Services are primarily provided in onsite clinical spaces, and include individual assessment and therapy along with a range of group programs.
The successful applicant will have:
- Bachelor degree or higher in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Occupational Therapist.
- Experience in the planning and provision of Occupational Therapy services to young children and their families.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including demonstrated experience in liaising with a wide range of community-based consumers, their families/carers, and service providers.
About GV Health:
Goulburn Valley Health is the main health service in our region. Services include; a 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgery, Medical, Women's and Children's, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, Mental Health, Outpatients, community-based health programs and services at Tatura, Rushworth and Euroa. With more than 3,000 staff, we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance the patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and supporting workforce flexibility.
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 for you and your loved ones. Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts.
Safe, respectful and inclusive workplace: GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.
Pre-employment requirements: Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children 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.
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