Occupational Therapist Grade One Rotation - Permanent Full Time

Are you ready to commence or continue your career in public health? Do you have the passion to make a different in the lives of patients and their families every day?
If you answered yes to these questions, then you are the perfect candidate for a Grade one Rotation position at Peninsula Health!

Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others. In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula region are stunning beachside locations with a great sense of community. The Mornington Peninsula offers public transport, educational, sporting, recreational and retail facilities, boutique shops, cafes and spectacular beaches. Peninsula Health is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment for employees and our community. We are a growing healthcare service with exciting new opportunities, with Frankston Hospital currently undergoing a $1.1 billion redevelopment project. Be surrounded by engaged teams, community minded people, restaurants & cafes, beautiful parks & beaches and endless opportunities!

What You Will Be Doing

- Providing patient centred occupational therapy services in a variety of interesting and rewarding rotations.
- Managing a diverse range of clinical caseloads in physical and mental health areas, acute subacute and community settings.
- Be supported by your supervisor or senior Occupational Therapist on a daily basis.
- Contributing to our valued multidisciplinary teams across Peninsula Health.
- Developing your expertise through regular professional development opportunities and participation in service development activities.

Frankston hospital is undergoing a major redevelopment program and Peninsula Health will be providing exceptional facilities and will offer you wide ranging career opportunities into the future.

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:
• Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board (via AHPRA)
• A keen interest in occupational therapy in the public health setting
• Demonstrated ability to be an effective team member within the occupational therapy and multidisciplinary teams.

What Next

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2***.

Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:

https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

*Please refer to salary circular for the Allied Health Professionals Enterprise Agreement for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.