- Commence your Occupational Therapy Career in a clinical rotation program, supported bya dedicated Grade 2 OT supervisor.
- Engage in collaborative multidisciplinary teamwork that makes a difference to people’s lives
About the Role
Are you a graduating Occupational Therapist looking to kick-start your career in a supportive environment with opportunities to explore a broad range of clinical areas?
Barwon Health is seeking applications from graduating Grade 1 Occupational Therapists to join our clinical rotational program. This is an exciting opportunity to build your skills, gain experience across diverse clinical settings and develop your career as an Occupational Therapist.
Our rotational program offers 12 rotations across:
- Inpatient rehabilitation
- Community Rehabilitation (CRC)
- Community Health (CHC)
- Child and Family Services
You’ll have the opportunity to experience a range of clinical specialties including orthopaedics, surgical, medicine, neurological rehabilitation, Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM), trauma and paediatrics.
Some bed-based rotations include weekend and public holiday rosters, with additional financial rewards through pay and leave entitlements for weekend work.
Key responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, person-centred Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to support consumer goals and outcomes
- Develop your clinical skills and knowledge across a range of clinical settings and specialties
- Participate in clinical supervision, professional development and reflective practice
- Contribute to quality improvement, research and service development activities
What we’re looking for
- Current 4th year Occupational Therapy Students / New graduate occupational therapists who will be in their first 12 months of qualified OT employment in 2027
- An enthusiastic graduate Occupational Therapist committed to developing your clinical skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work independently while seeking appropriate support and supervision
- Commitment to professional development, reflective practice and evidence-based practice
We offer you
- Dedicated senior Occupational Therapist supervision, mentoring and career development
- 12 diverse rotations to build your clinical knowledge, skills and confidence
- The opportunity to work alongside a passionate team of more than 150 Occupational Therapists
- A strong culture of student education, clinical research and innovation
- Excellent interdisciplinary teamwork and collaborative models of care
- Opportunities to explore different clinical areas and identify your career interests
- 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
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via theemployeelogin on the externalcareers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.
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