Occupational Therapist: Grade 1 or 2
The Position
Department: Occupational Therapy
Status: Permanent, Full Time
*** Relocation allowance aavailable to eligible applications***
An exciting opportunity has presented itself to join Echuca Regional Health’s Occupational Therapy Department. Applications are sought from suitably qualified Occupational Therapist to work in as part of the Occupational Therapy Department providing services across the lifespan, pending your interest and skill sets.
Echuca Regional Health services the Shire of Campaspe and the cross-border Murray River Council. Echuca Moama and townships are located directly across the state border from one another, separated by the Murray River.
Echuca and Moama are vibrant tourist towns with exciting cultural heritage, restaurant scene, sporting facilities, seemingly endless leisure and recreational options all within 2 ½ hours from Melbourne. Excellent preschool, primary and secondary education options are available.
ERH provides a comprehensive range of acute, medical, surgical and sub-acute services plus residential aged care and a broad range of community healthcare services. With a strong focus on increasing our capacity as a sub-regional teaching health service, Echuca Regional Health employees are dedicated professionals who strive to deliver the best possible care to their community.
What we can offer you (for eligible employees):
- Comprehensive learning and development program
- Flexible employment practices
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) (for full time employees)
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Access to our extended employee assistance program (including support for family members)
- Employee health and wellbeing initiatives
- Employee recognition program
- Free onsite parking
The successful applicant will join a supportive and growing Occupational Therapy Department within Echuca Regional Health. Joining the department allows for ongoing access and support to the following:
- Ongoing Professional Development and training opportunities
- A supportive team network of up to 14 Occupational Therapists
- Continued supervision and mentoring
- Participation in regular in-service programs
- Regional networking with fellow Occupational Therapists
This position requires evidence of the following to meet the satisfactory employment requirements:
- Current AHPRA Registration
- National Police Check
- Working with Children Check
- Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme Clearance
- Vaccination for COVID-19
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres strait Islanders to apply.
For further information on the role please contact the Acting Occupational Therapy Manager: Jessica Eeles on 5485 5844 or refer to the attached position description.
Applications are to be submitted online via e-recruit.