Occupational Therapist - Rural Allied Health Team

Reference Number: 2393

Job Title: Grade 2 Occupational Therapist - Rural Allied Health Team

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Hours per Fortnight: 80

Classification: Grade 2 (VF6-VF9)

Location: Community Health

Closing date: 14/10/2026

For a confidential conversation please contact: Jenelle Gannon on [email protected]

Relocating to our region:

Relocation incentives may be available to the successful applicant for this role, including relocation & accommodation support.

Relocation 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. Click here to learn more.

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.

Click HERE to learn more about a career and lifestyle as an Allied Health professional at GV Health.

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

How to Apply:

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