Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist - Grade 1 or 2

Primary Health

• Up to Full Time
• Ongoing

Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) is a medium-sized rural health service that delivers a range of programs and services including acute, subacute, residential aged care and allied and primary health care services. KDHS has three campuses located in the townships of Kyabram, Stanhope and Tongala.

KDHS is a passionate inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are a culturally diverse organisation with a wide variety of people from different races, cultures, age, gender, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, religious belief, work experience and education background. We believe diversity drives innovation and we will continue to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex and where there is a deep sense of pride, passion and belonging that transcends any role.

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About the Role

Kyabram District Health Service is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our allied health team in an exciting role for up to 80 hours per fortnight. This is an opportunity to experience the public health sector as part of a supportive and highly collaborative multidisciplinary team. New graduates are welcome to apply.

About You

This diverse role provides opportunities to support both children or adults in outpatient community health settings, acute and aged care as well as adults and children accessing the NDIS.

If you are currently studying, we have the ability to employ you as an Allied Health Assistant while you await your Occupational Therapy registration. Whilst we are seeking to fill this as a full-time ongoing role, we are happy to consider anyone wishing to work on a part-time basis.

If you have demonstrated relevant Occupational Therapy experience and are eager to develop your career and work with a pro-active and supportive multidisciplinary team.

What KDHS Can Offer You

• Diverse caseload and opportunities to expand on clinical skills
• Opportunity to work closely in a supportive multidisciplinary team
• Generous professional development opportunities
• Ongoing mentoring, supervision and clinical support with our skilled grade 2 and grade 3 Occupational Therapists
• Professional development grants available through RWAV for eligible candidates
• Development of non-clinical skills through supported participation in quality activities
• Short term accommodation available
• Generous salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible working hours

Further Information

Download a copy of the position description and contact Ash Watson, Primary Health Manager via email at AWatson@kyhealth.org.au or T. 5857 0238.

 Vaccination against COVID-19 and Influenza (where mandated) is a mandatory requirement for this role.

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory Police Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement. KDHS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

KDHS would like to acknowledge that we operate on Yorta Yorta land and wish to pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise our First Peoples as the Oldest Living Culture on the Planet and their connection to our lands and waterways.

Recruitment agencies should note that KDHS does not accept agency resumes. KDHS is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.