Occupational Therapist - Part-Time - 0.50EFT

Why Choose Beechworth?

Nestled in the heart of Victoria’s picturesque North East, Beechworth is a charming and vibrant town known for its historical significance, welcoming community, and breathtaking natural landscapes. Here, you’ll enjoy a work-life balance that city life simply cannot offer — with gourmet food and wine experiences, outdoor adventure opportunities, and a supportive, close-knit community.

About the Role

We are looking for a suitably qualified Occupational Therapist to join our team to Provide holistic, client centered, evidenced based Occupational Therapy services to community; acute and residential aged care clients.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression.
• A chance to live and work in the stunning Beechworth region, where your career and lifestyle go hand-in-hand.
• Full Salary packaging benefits available
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Staff wellbeing program, including Fitness Passport Program

About You:

Essential:

• Tertiary qualification as an Occupational Therapist
• AHPRA registration or eligibility
• Ability to work independently with a broad skill base
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to prioritise and manage competing demands
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding of the Social Model of Health, health promotion and Primary Care Principles
• Computer literacy skills
• Current drivers licence

Desirable:

• Experience in Occupational Therapy within a rural/regional public health environment
• Experience in navigating health pathways for clients with complex needs

Beechworth Health Service (BHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and follows Equal Employment Opportunity Principles. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI+ community and people with disability. 

BHS is committed to its child safety and wellbeing obligations as defined under the Commission for Children and Young peoples’ standards (2021) and associated legislation (Child Wellbeing and Safety act 2005). BHS will affirm and uphold the Commission’s Child Safe Standards, and will promote a zero tolerance for child abuse.

BHS is committed to meeting its obligations under the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission and NDIS Commission to support the workforce to provide the care and services that upholds the relevant codes of conduct.  

Employment conditions and remuneration are as prescribed in the relevant award (dependent upon qualification) and current Enterprise Agreement.

Please note: All Health Workers are required to have current Influenza vaccination. A copy of your vaccination status is required upon application.

For more information please contact Louine Robinson on 03 5728 0312 or via email louine.robinson@beechworthhealth.org.au.

Related documents – All applicants are required to complete the Employment Statutory Declaration and submit with their application. 

Applications Close: 13th October 2025