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Occupational Therapist (Grade 2), Acute

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Job Description - Occupational Therapist (Grade 2), Acute







Employment Type Temporary Part Time


Hours per fortnight20 


Job Category Other Professionals - Occupational Therapy


Req Id - 7250 


 


 


HAVE IT ALL


JOIN OUR ALLIED HEALTH TEAM NOW


 



  • Rewarding career opportunity in a friendly team environment supported by expert senior clinicians

  • Engage in collaborative multidisciplinary teamwork

  • Join an innovative public health service with progressive clinical, leadership and research training opportunities that is committed to optimising care within our region 

  • Temporary part time Occupational Therapist (Grade 2), 20 hours per fortnight. Working day Fri + 1:4 weekend shift 

  • Access to 5 weeks annual leave pro rata plus 1 week of extra grant leave pro rata and salary packaging 


 


About Barwon Health 


Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.


 


About the facility


Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac. 


 


About the Role


The successful applicant will carry an varied acute caseload to support clinical demand within the hospital. There are opportunities for collaborative teamwork including participation in a daily multidisciplinary discharge planning meeting. The role supports supervision of a Gr 1 Occupational Therapist within the Clinical Rotation Program. The role also supports the learning and development of Allied Health Assistants and Occupational Therapy undergraduate students. The role includes a 1:4 weekend shift requirement. 


 


About the culture


The Acute Occupational Therapy team form part of Barwon Health’s wider Allied Health department and are integrated into many service programs across the continuum of care. We are a supportive group with expert senior clinicians and Occupational Therapy managers leading the way. With our inclusive and collaborative approach to our profession and your career, we encourage you to engage in quality improvement initiatives, work on specific projects and take part in specialised professional development. Our people are devoted to caring for the community, we take pride in the exceptional patient care we provide and enjoy the fun camaraderie from the supportive people we work with. Barwon Health's Safety and Quality unit provides support to the organisation in the areas of accreditation, incident and complaint management, clinical audit, risk management, policy and procedure management, medico-legal services and consumer-centred care. 


 


Barwon Health staff benefits



  • Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction.

  • A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.

  • Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career.

  • Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2650.

  • Financial rewards for contributing to the weekend roster and public holiday service with benefits of penalty rates and extra grant leave for working 10 or more weekend shifts per year. 


 


About Geelong


Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.



  • Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes.

  • Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers.

  • Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast

  • Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes.


To learn more about the region, click here. 


 


Diversity and Inclusion



Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. 




We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all. 




We encourage applications from: 





  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples 




  • LGBTIQA+ community members 




  • People of all gender identities 




  • People with disability 




  • Culturally and linguistically diverse communities 





 




If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact at [email protected]


 




 




Barwon Health is a child-safe and totally smoke-free workplace. Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance. 



 


 


Contact person: Angela McLoughlan 


Email: [email protected]


 


Application closing date: 9th, February 2026


 


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