Occupational Therapist Grade 2, Psychiatry Extended Care

Work in an environment that offers: 

• Fantastic ongoing opportunity with a monthly ADO! 
• Support for career progression and development
• An ability to live and work in a vibrant regional setting

The Position 

Job Reference: 2336

Position Title: Occupational Therapist Grade 2, Psychiatry Extended Care
Classification: YB20 - YB23
Salary per fortnight (exc. super): $3,385.80 - $3,892.20
Hours per fortnight: 80 (including an ADO every 4 weeks)
Employment Status: Ongoing Full Time

Closing date: 01/06/2025

The Bendigo Health Occupational Therapy Department provides services in acute, sub-acute and community-based settings including physical and Mental Health & Wellbeing Services.  This position will be required to work effectively with allied health colleagues and the multi-disciplinary team providing occupational therapy services through mental health assessment, treatment and support to consumers.

The team also provides advice, education and support to carers, family and health care providers. In addition to the multi-disciplinary team, this position functions to strengthen and enhance the contribution of discipline specific skills, resources and experience available to consumers of the service, their carers, family, supporters and other involved services.

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.

Your New Division

The Clinical Operations Division encompasses acute, allied health, cancer, dental and mental health services.  We provide a wide range of general medical, surgical and specialty services including but not limited to; Oncology, Cardiology, Renal, Emergency, Women’s and Children’s, Critical Care, Specialist Clinics, Cancer Clinics and Mental Health Services. Our Allied Health teams provide a diverse range of programs and person centred care in inpatient, outpatient, community, home and residential care settings.

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 Liz Tunn, Manager on 03 5454 7660 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.

Allied Health Credentialing and Scope of Practice Protocol: HERE

Position Description: HERE 

Careers Video Reference: Welcome to Bendigo Health

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