At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Rural Allied Health Team to provide impactful occupational therapy in home and community settings.
- Company: GV Health, a leading health service in Regional Victoria with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Generous salary, relocation support, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and employee well-being.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in clients' lives while enjoying a vibrant lifestyle in Greater Shepparton.
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 103724 $ per year.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Classification: Grade 2 (VF6-VF9)
Location: Community Health
Salary Range: $90,235.30 - $103,724.40
Relocating to our region:
- Relocation incentives may be available to the successful applicant for this role, including relocation & accommodation support.
- Intrastate (over 100kms) - up to $2,500
- Interstate - up to $5,000
- Overseas - up to $8,000
- 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.
About the role:
Come and join the GV Health Rural Allied Health Team (RAHT), a team with a well renowned supportive workplace culture with an opportunity to work alongside experienced Occupational Therapists. In this role you will work autonomously, undertake a varied and diverse workload and provide interventions in predominately home based settings, making a true difference to our client's independence and well-being. There is no nursing home work.
Our multidisciplinary team includes Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Social Work and Speech Pathology services, supported by Allied Health Assistants.
The Occupational Therapist will provide person centred care with an opportunity to:
- Travel across the Goulburn Valley region working in home and clinic settings
- Work with clients, carers and families to provide practical solutions to promote independence and safety at home
- Develop goals and care plans to assist clients remain at home and active in their local community
- Complete equipment prescriptions, home modifications, advise on pressure care management/seating
- Develop in home and community based therapy programs
- Work with a diverse range of clients and health conditions
- Participate in student training programs
- Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives
A comprehensive orientation program is available, along with supervision and support opportunities.
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist with:
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent and eligibility for membership of professional association
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Occupational Therapist
- Knowledge of the delivery of Occupational Therapy services within home, group and community settings, including home modifications and prescription of assistive technologies
- Knowledge of the service system and ability to liaise and advocate across the full spectrum of health and community care
- A Clear/Satisfactory result from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) or willingness to obtain before commencement
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.
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.
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.
Applications close Friday 13 November 2026 at 11.59pm.
Occupational Therapist - Rural Allied Health Team in Shepparton employer: Victorian Government
The Victorian Government offers a supportive and inclusive work environment for Integration Aides and Literacy Intervention staff in the Melbourne Northern Suburbs, where employees are encouraged to grow professionally and contribute to meaningful educational outcomes. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, the department fosters a culture of collaboration and respect, ensuring that all staff feel valued and empowered to make a difference in students' lives. Additionally, the ongoing nature of this role provides stability and the opportunity to develop essential skills in a dynamic educational setting.
