Cobdenhealth Part-time Position , 0.4 EFT (2 Days Per Week) | Flexible Days | $55 per Hour

Help older people live safely, independently and with confidence at home and in care.

Cobdenhealth is seeking an experienced and motivated Part-time Occupational Therapist to establish and grow our Support at Home Occupational Therapy service, while also supporting residents within our Residential Aged Care service as required.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist who enjoys autonomy, variety and meaningful work. Working approximately two days per week (0.4 EFT), you will primarily support older people living at home to maintain independence, safety and quality of life through occupational therapy assessments, assistive technology recommendations, home modifications and reablement-focused interventions. The role may also provide occupational therapy support and assessments for residents within our Residential Aged Care service.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Primary Health, you will:

- Conduct functional, mobility, home safety and occupational therapy assessments.

- Recommend assistive technology, equipment and home modifications.

- Support older people to remain safe, independent and engaged in meaningful daily activities.

- Prepare occupational therapy reports and funding recommendations.

- Work collaboratively with participants, residents, carers, families and health professionals.

- Provide occupational therapy advice and support within both Support at Home and Residential Aged Care settings.

- Contribute to service development, continuous improvement and best practice initiatives.

About You

You will bring:

- A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.

- Current AHPRA registration. NDIS screening check

- Experience in community, residential aged care, rehabilitation or related settings.

- Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and report writing skills.

- The ability to work autonomously and manage your own workload.

- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

- A current Victorian Driver Licence.





Why & About Cobdenhealth?

- Flexible 0.4 EFT position (approximately 2 days per week).

- Diverse clinical caseload across community and residential aged care settings.

- Attractive salary of $55 per hour, dependent on experience.

- Opportunity to develop and influence a growing Occupational Therapy service.

- Supportive multidisciplinary team environment.

- Salary packaging benefits available.

- Meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to older people in our community

Cobdenhealth is an all-inclusive health service providing quality care and well-being options for the local community and south west Victoria.

We provide exceptional care in our accredited 60 bed residential aged care facility and support people in their own homes by managing and delivering Home Care Packages (HCP). Our diverse range of allied health, counselling, therapeutic, dental prosthetics and community services support our community to achieve their health goals.

APPLY NOW

If you have any questions about the role or want more clarification, please contact Jess Haberfield 5595 3100 for a confidential discussion.

Please view the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria on our website at https://www.cobdenhealth.org.au/working-with-us/current-vacancies

Applications close: Monday 31 August 2026

Cobdenhealth adheres to Government vaccination mandates.

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, protected and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and NDIS screening checks. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics. Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.

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