Looking for a lifestyle change? Join a workplace that's both friendly and welcoming! Located in the beautiful Great South Coast, South West Healthcare offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and psychiatric services. Serving over 110,000 residents, we provide 282 beds and a wide array of primary and community services.
Warrnambool features excellent sports facilities, educational opportunities from preschool to university, and a vibrant social and cultural scene. Explore the award-winning foreshore promenade—a 5.7km coastal path with stunning views stretching from the breakwater to the Hopkins River mouth.
Position overview
Employment Type:
Full Time (80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADO), Fixed term position 12 months
Location:
Warrnambool Campus
Classification:
Occupational Therapist Grade 2
Salary Range:
$74,****** pro rata, plus superannuation
Application deadline:
Sunday 13 September ****
About the role
The role of the Occupational Therapy graduate is to participate in the structured learning graduate program within the South West Healthcare (SWH) Mental Health Services. This supported program includes experience in a range of locations and service areas including Community Adult Mental Health, The Infant Child & Youth Mental Health Service (ICYMHS), and or Ngootyoong Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC).
The Occupational Therapy graduate will generally be working under the direction of the Manager/Team Leader of host team (Community and PARC rotations) with the support, guidance and supervision of the Occupational Therapy Educator.
What you bring




You will have recently completed a Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy recognised for membership of Occupational Therapy Australia - Australian Association of Occupational Therapists and registration under Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
The successful applicant will have established communication skills and attributes that demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning, collaboration, curiosity and care along with a robust commitment and desire to learn and build a career in Regional Victoria.
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
Internal and external professional development opportunities
Ongoing clinical supervision
A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
Excellent terms and conditions of employment
Outstanding work life balance with direct access to relaxation or adventure on your doorstep.
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.
SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria,



providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment.SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Outstanding South Coast.
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Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement *********.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
Police Record Check
Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
Current Immunisation status
South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.
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📌 Occupational Therapist (Warrnambool)
🏢 South West Healthcare
📍 Warrnambool