Occupational Therapist - Community Health

Reference Number: 784Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Community Health (Grade 2)
Employment Type: Permanent Part-TimeHours per Fortnight: 48
Location: Community HealthClosing date: 09/03/2024About GV Health:At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.Click to find out more information about GV Health and our services.Click to find out more from our staff about a career and lifestyle at GV Health.Our RegionGreat things happen here! Follow the link to find out what its like to live, work and play in our wonderful region:About the role:The Community Health Programs operate from GV Health's Corio Street Campus and provide a range of services to both adult and paediatric consumers living within the Goulburn Valley region. These include Dietetics, Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies Outreach Program, Health Promotion, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Sexual Health Nursing, Speech Pathology and Self Management Support services.We are seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our experienced and supportive Community Health team. The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for the planning and implementation of occupational therapy services to young children (up to 6 years of age) presenting with developmental delays, neurological conditions, pre-diagnosis Autism Spectrum Disorders and other health and developmental issues impacting the child. Services are provided predominantly in modern clinic-based settings and include a mix of individual assessments and therapy sessions, and group programs. In this role you will work closely with other allied health disciplines including Speech Pathologists, and will be supported by Team Assistants.We are looking for:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience in the planning and provision of Occupational Therapy services to young children and their families.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including demonstrated experience in liaising with a wide range of community-based consumers, their families/carers, and service providers.
• Experienced Grade 1 Occupational Therapists are encouraged to apply.

Position Description:Why work at GV Health?

• Free

to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community * Generous
, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships * Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance

• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.Three (3) COVID-19 vaccination doses are a mandatory requirement for all roles and seasonal Influenza vaccination (where mandated). Further pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, further immunisations. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request.GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.