- Rewarding career opportunity in a friendly team environment supported by expert senior clinicians
- Engage in collaborative multidisciplinary teamwork
- Join an creative public health service with progressive clinical, leadership and research training opportunities that is committed to optimising care within our region
- Temporary part time Occupational Therapist (Grade 2), 30hrs per fortnight until 4.10.26.
- Primary caseload of Acute orthopaedic/medical inpatients
- Access to 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata) plus 1 week of extra grant leave (pro-rata) and salary packaging

About the Role

The successful applicant will carry a primary caseload of Orthopaedic/Medical Acute inpatients, with flexibility to support clinical demand in other streams within the hospital. There are opportunities for collaborative teamwork including participation in a daily multidisciplinary discharge planning meeting and ward rounds. The role supports supervision of a Gr 1 Occupational Therapist within the Clinical Rotation Program. The role also supports the learning and development of Allied Health Assistants and Occupational Therapy undergraduate students. The role includes a 1:4 weekend shift requirement.

Keyresponsibilities

- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based clinical care, independently managing a clinical caseload and providing assessment, treatment, care planning and review in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Provide clinical leadership and support others, contributing to service strategies and projects, supervising junior staff and students, and sharing knowledge across the service.
- Drive quality improvement and professional practice, contributing to research, service improvement, risk management, data and documentation initiatives while maintaining current clinical expertise and CPD.
- Deliver safe, ethical and inclusive practice, ensuring care meets professional standards, legislation and Barwon Health policies while promoting health literacy, cultural safety and effective use of resources.





What we’re looking for

- Current professional registration and clinical expertise, with the experience, knowledge and skills to practise independently and support the development of others.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective relationships, manage challenging conversations and work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to professional development and continuous learning, using reflective practice and evidence-based knowledge to continually improve clinical practice.
- Strong digital capability and alignment with Barwon Health values, with confidence using IT systems and a demonstrated commitment to respectful, compassionate, accountable, innovative and culturally safe practice.

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction

A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Attractive salary packaging benefits

Living expenses capped at $9,010

Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples,people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at************@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

Satisfactory Police Record Check

Immunisation Status Clearance

Working with Children Check (if applicable)

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