Occupational Therapist Graduate Grade 1 - Mental Health

Work in an environment that offers: 

• Support for career progression and development
• An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
• Excellent clinical exposure across a range of specialties

The Position 

Job Reference: 2917

Position Title: Occupational Therapist - Grade 1 - Graduate Program

Classification: YB15
Salary per hour (exc. super): $2,783.20
Hours per fortnight: 80 Hours (includes ADO every 4 weeks) 
Employment Status: Fixed Term Full Time - (January 2027)

Closing date: 14/09/2025

The Graduate Program provides an opportunity for newly registered Occupational Therapists to make the transition to professional practice in a structured and supported 12 month program. Each graduate is offered two, six month clinical rotations in two areas of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Service. The program encourages consolidation of mental health skills and knowledge within a holistic multidiscipline framework that also includes lived experience workers.

Graduates are expected to attend a study day once a month facilitated by the Mental Health Professional Development Unit and to complete and submit all the required assessment tasks and hurdle requirements to receive a certificate of completion.

You will:

• Recognise the needs of the individual and plan, implement, document and evaluate occupational therapy assessments and treatments for an identified patient group
• Work within a multidisciplinary team and assist in meeting unit/program and organisational objectives to provide high quality, specialist clinical services that focus on consumer recovery
• Actively engage in formal training, regular supervision, reflective practice opportunities, on-the-job learning and development activities within the targeted graduate development program

If you are a dedicated, caring and passionate individual that has recently graduated as an Occupational Therapist and you're looking to grow your career in Mental Health, then we're looking for you! 
Occupational Therapist Graduate (OT1, Yr3) fixed term positions. Applicants will complete a rotational program in Mental Health

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 Jaclyn Long on (03) 5454 7612 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.

Apply now – shortlisting may begin while this advertisement is still live. Successful applicants could be notified before the advertising end date. Don't delay!

Position Description: HERE 

Allied Health Credentialing and Scope of Practice Protocol: HERE

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