Job Description

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Position Title: Occupational Therapist Grade 2Classification: Grade 2Salary range per hour: Dependant on Qualifications & ExperienceEmployment Type: 0.8-1.0 FTEAward: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement

The Position n

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 environment, undertake a wide-ranging 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 n

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- Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent and eligibility for membership of professional association.
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- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Occupational Therapist.
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- Experience in the delivery of person-centred occupational therapy services within bed based, outpatient and home/ community settings.
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- Demonstrated understanding of health and related issues experienced by elderly people, people with disabilities, their carers and rural/regional residents.
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- Demonstrated high level of inter-personal skills with the ability to effectively liaise with consumers, the community, service providers and other agencies.
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- An understanding and commitment to the social model of health.
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- A strong commitment to teamwork and lifelong learning.
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- A current driver's license.
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- Knowledge of the service system and ability to liaise and advocate across the full spectrum of health and community care.
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- Experience with and a passion for service and quality development.
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- Experience of regional and rural health delivery.
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Culture and Benefits n

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:

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- A supported position in a multi-disciplinary team
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- Generous salary packaging options including access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and associated expenses
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- A welcoming and supportive culture
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- Professional development opportunities
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- Free parking
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- Free gym access for staff
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- Flexible work arrangements
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- Employee Assistance Program
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- All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, Working with Children Check and compliance with the IDHS Vaccination Policy
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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.

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Applications close Wednesday 16th September 2026 at 5pm (please note that interviews may be undertaken as applications are received).

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📌 Occupational Therapist Grade 2 (Greater Bendigo City)
🏢 State Of Victoria
📍 Greater Bendigo City