Salary range per hour: Dependant on Qualifications & Experience
Employment Type: 0.8-1.0 FTE
Award: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026
The Position
Come and join the IDHS Community and Allied Health Services team, with a well renowned supportive workplace culture and an opportunity to work alongside experienced Allied Health Professionals.
In this role you will work autonomously in a supported setting, undertake a varied and diverse workload and provide interventions across bed based (acute and residential aged care), outpatient and community/ in home services.
The successful applicant will have a strong interest in working with aged clients in rural healthcare and be willing to gain experience in various clinical and non-clinical roles. You will be supported by another grade 2 O.T and work closely with management and the broader team, to grow your career.
About you – Essential criteria
- Bachelor of Applied Science (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.
- Experience in the delivery of person-centred occupational therapy services within bed based, outpatient and home/ community settings.
- Demonstrated understanding of health and related issues experienced by elderly people, people with disabilities, their carers and rural/regional residents.
- Demonstrated high level of inter-personal skills with the ability to effectively liaise with consumers, the community, service providers and other agencies.
- An understanding and commitment to the social model of health.
- A strong commitment to teamwork and lifelong learning.
- A current driver's license.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the service system and ability to liaise and advocate across the full spectrum of health and community care.
- Experience with and a passion for service and quality development
- Experience of regional and rural health delivery
Culture and Benefits
IDHS prides itself on being an employer of choice and on the support and supervision provided to its staff.
We can offer you the following:
- A supported position in a multi-disciplinary team
- Generous salary packaging options including access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and associated expenses
- A welcoming and supportive culture
- Professional development opportunities
- Free parking
- Free gym access for staff
- Flexible work arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program
*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, Working with Children Check and compliance with the IDHS Vaccination Policy
IDHS encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all ages, people living with a disability, LGBTQIA+ candidates, and people from multi-cultural backgrounds.
Please refer to the relevant attached position description for further details about the role and address the ‘Essential Criteria' on your cover letter when applying, along with your resume.
For further information about this position, please contact Emma Woodman, Team Lead Occupational Therapy on 03 5431 7000.
Applications close Wednesday 16th September 2026 at 5pm (please note that interviews may be undertaken as applications are received)
Job details
Job Reference: VG/1946107
Location: Bendigo - Loddon area
Work Type: Ongoing - full time
Job Function: Health and Allied Health
Classification: As per award
Salary Range: As per award
Job Duration: N/A
Date posted: 08-Sep-2026
Application Close Date: 16-Sep-2026
Attachments: (PDF, 183KB)
Contact:
Emma Woodman
03 5431 7000
📌 Occupational Therapist Grade 2 (Bendigo)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria
📍 Bendigo
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