Grade 2 Occupational Therapist
Bendigo
Work in an environment that offers:
- Generous annual leave entitlements
- Salary packaging options (novated leasing and tax benefits)
- Amazing opportunity to join our passionate and supportive team!
The Position
Job Reference: 3580
Position Title: Grade 2 Occupational Therapist
Classification: VF6 - VF9
Salary per fortnight (exc. super): $3,470.60 - $3,989.40
Hours per fortnight: 76 hours
Employment Status: Fixed Term Full Time (until 06/09/2027)
Closing date: 26/03/2026
The Grade 2 Occupational Therapist is responsible for the provision of Occupational Therapy Services within a designated clinical caseload, appropriate to their level of experience and competency. Grade 2 level Occupational Therapists are required to display autonomy of practice, whilst also contributing constructively to the interdisciplinary team.
The purpose of this position is to:
- provide best practice client centred clinical care to clients within the designated caseload in Community Allied Health Services of Bendigo Health
- provide a senior level of experience and supervision to grade 1 and undergraduate student health professionals
- collaborate with key stakeholders, and may also include provision of contract services
- contribute to the development of the Community Allied Health service, as well as the general Occupational Therapy department as appropriate
Working with Bendigo Health
Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.
Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.
Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.
Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.
We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including:
- Staff health and wellbeing programs
- Career development and education opportunities
- Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program
If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.
Bendigo Region
Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.
Interested?
We’d love to hear from you! Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.
Need more information? Please contact Susannah Hargreaves, Manager - Community Allied Health Services on 03 5454 7102 for a confidential discussion.
Diversity and Inclusion
Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Position Description: HERE
Allied Health Credentialing and Scope of Practice: HERE
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