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Occupational Therapist Grade 2 or 3
Permanent – Part time/Full time, Up to 38 hours per week
Colac Area Health is a values based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees. Colac Area Health provides Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services. Situated in the Colac Otway Shire, one of the most picturesque Victorian municipalities that provides city conveniences with a country charm.
Colac Area Health is seeking applications for a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic Allied Health team. Working with a variety of conditions and service areas, this is a great opportunity for professional growth and development within an experienced and supportive Occupational Therapy team.
What’s required?

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA. Eligibility for membership with Occupational Therapy Australia Limited.
• Demonstrated experience providing Occupational Therapy services in a health care setting (Acute Hospital, Rehabilitation, and Community).
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex caseloads with specialist clinical knowledge and skills.
• Experience in providing clinical leadership and supervision of students and staff within designated area.
• Developing skills in research and established skills in the review of literature.
• An effective interdisciplinary leader and team member of relevant teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the capacity to negotiate effectively
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, ability to work within tight timelines and adaptability to change
• Understanding of the Colac Area Health business environment, the structural and financial arrangements, KPI’s and relationships between these factors and service delivery.
• A commitment to continuing professional development
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence and Police Check

Permanent full time position available, however other options will be considered.
Colac Area Health staff benefits include:
- Professional Development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Salary Packaging
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Free onsite car parking and opportunity to car pool from Geelong
Further information may be obtained by contacting Helene Foster, Team Leader (working days Mon, Tues and Thurs) 03 5232 5179.
To apply or for further information visit:
Position is subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check, Working With Children Check and participation in CAH’s Immunisation Program
We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
We at Colac Area Health are proud to be totally smoke free.
Selection Criteria Essential: Degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA. Eligibility for membership with Occupational Therapy Australia Limited.
Essential: Demonstrated experience providing Occupational Therapy services in a health care setting (Acute Hospital, Rehabilitation, and Community).
Essential: Demonstrated experience in managing complex caseloads with specialist clinical knowledge and skills.
Essential: Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with colleagues and clients
Essential: Experience in providing clinical leadership and supervision of students and staff within designated area.
Essential: Developing skills in research and established skills in the review of literature.
Essential: An effective interdisciplinary leader and team member of relevant teams.
Essential: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the capacity to negotiate effectively
Essential: Excellent organisational and time management skills, ability to work within tight timelines and adaptability to change
Essential: Understanding of the Colac Area Health business environment, the structural and financial arrangements, KPI's and relationships between these factors and service delivery.
Essential: A commitment to continuing professional development
Essential: Current Victorian Driver's Licence and Police Check
Contact Person Helene Foster, Team Leader
Contact Number 03 5232 5179
Contact Email hfoster@cah.vic.gov.au
Alternate Contact Person Amanda Wangman, Allied Health Manager
Alternate Contact Number 03 5232 5350