Make the move to Warrnambool and enjoy the best of coastal living while building your career with South West Healthcare. Located along the iconic Great Ocean Road, Warrnambool offers a relaxed lifestyle, stunning beaches, excellent schools, and a welcoming community.
At SWH, you’ll be supported by a collaborative team in a progressive health service that values skilled growth and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to advance your clinical skills or step into leadership, this is an opportunity to grow your career while enjoying everything regional living has to offer.

Exciting Opportunity for Grade 1 or Grade 2 Occupational Therapist

Position overview

- Employment Type: Casual position
- Classification: Occupational Therapist Grade 1 or Grade 2
- Grade 1 Salary Range: $44.65 - $54.32 per hour - plus superannuation
- Grade 2 Salary Range: $57.08 - $65.61 per hour - plus superannuation

About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) invites applications from dedicated professionals for a position within our Occupational Therapy department. As a Grade 1 or 2 Occupational Therapist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering best practice services to diverse groups and individuals across hospital and community programs.

At SWH, we pride ourselves on our supportive workplace culture, offering opportunities to work alongside experienced health professionals and managers. Care is delivered as part of an established and progressive multidisciplinary team encompassing various specialties including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Podiatry, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Allied Health Assistants, Nursing, and Medical services. You'll have access to well-equipped clinical spaces and resources, facilitating the delivery of exceptional care.

Key Responsibilities:





- Delivering high-quality occupational therapy services to individuals of all ages.
- Collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve patient-centered care.
- Participating in continuous professional development to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.

What you bring

- AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- Clinical experience within the health sector.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.

If you're an engaging and collaborative Occupational Therapist looking to advance your career in a supportive environment, apply now for this exciting opportunity at South West Healthcare!

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 such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
- Excellent terms and conditions of employment

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 solid 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 Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 15 November 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026

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 are 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.

Note:If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: ••••@swh.net.au

📌 Occupational Therapist (Warrnambool)
🏢 South West Healthcare
📍 Warrnambool