Occupational Therapist - Palliative Care - Grade 2

• Part Time, Permanent Contract
• 32 hours per fortnight

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

NHW Community Palliative Care multidisciplinary team is looking for an experience Occupational Therapist to join the team. The primary role of the OT within Community Palliative Care is to provide best practice interventions to Palliative Care clients in their homes across the Rural City of Wangaratta and Alpine Shire, supporting clients to maintain quality of life through end of life care. They will possess a high level of clinical knowledge, act as a clinical resource for staff and be expected to undertake supervision of junior OT staff and students.

The Grade 2 Occupational Therapist is expected to continuously update their skill and knowledge relevant to Palliative Care and work collaboratively with clients, peers and the dedicated multidisciplinary team across NHW and external service providers. The role is well supported by clinical supervision from a Grade 3 or 4 Occupational Therapist and regular internal education program.

Our Region:

• Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
• An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
• We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
• Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries. 
• Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.
• https://www.visitwangaratta.com.au/Home
• https://www.victoriashighcountry.com.au/snow/

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Full time employees have the option to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
• Social Club Benefits
• Support for our diverse workforce

Applying for the role:

• Enquiries can be made with Kane Fitzpatrick on (03) 5722 5508 & Erin TornBroers (03) 5722 5348
• Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. Covid Vaccination is strongly recommended
• A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• Applications must address the key selection criteria from the PD
• Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application
• To apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria
• Applications close Sunday, 29th June 2025