Job Title: Grade 2 Occupational Therapist – Rural Allied Health Team

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Classification: Grade 2 (VF6-VF9)

Location: Community Health

Job Summary

Come and join the GV Health Rural Allied Health Team (RAHT), a team with a well‑renowned supportive workplace culture. In this role you will work autonomously, undertake a varied and diverse workload and provide interventions in predominantly home based settings, making a true difference to our clients’ independence and well‑being. There is no nursing home work.

Your multidisciplinary team will include Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Social Work and Speech Pathology services, supported by Allied Health Assistants.

Responsibilities

- Travel across the Goulburn Valley region working in home and clinic settings
- Work with clients, carers and families to provide practical solutions to promote independence and safety at home
- Develop goals and care plans to assist clients remain at home and active in their local community
- Complete equipment prescriptions, home modifications, advise on pressure care management/seating
- Develop in home and community based therapy programs
- Work with a diverse range of clients and health conditions
- Participate in student training programs
- Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives

A comprehensive orientation programme is available, along with supervision and support opportunities.

Qualifications

- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent and eligibility for membership of professional association
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Occupational Therapist
- Knowledge of the delivery of Occupational Therapy services within home, group and community settings, including home modifications and prescription of assistive technologies
- Knowledge of the service system and ability to liaise and advocate across the full spectrum of health and community care




- A clear/satisfactory result from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) or willingness to obtain before commencement

Benefits

Relocation and accommodation support up to:

- Intrastate (over 100 km) – up to $2,500
- Interstate – up to $5,000
- Overseas – up to $8,000
- Accommodation – up to $350 per week up to 10 weeks or 10 weeks interim GVH Accommodation (if available)

Other benefits include:

- Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
- Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
- A confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your loved ones
- Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
- Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi‑monthly and annual reward and recognition programme

Equal Opportunity & Inclusive Workplace

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or who are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. GV Health has a zero‑tolerance policy of abuse, bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically protected workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre‑employment Requirements

Pre‑employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to:

- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening
- International and National Police Checks
- Aged Care Statutory Declaration
- Visas and valid working rights in Australia
- Immunisations as mandated by the Department of Health

Further details are provided in the Position Description and will be communicated to successful candidates.

Application Deadline

Applications close Friday 7 August 2026 at 11:59 pm.

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📌 Occupational Therapist - Rural Allied Health Team (Shepparton)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Shepparton