Western District Health Service – Hamilton VIC

Occupational Therapist – Grade 1 & Grade 2

Allied Health Services | Western District Health Service

- Permanent Full Time and Part Time Opportunities Available
- Hamilton, Victoria
- Grade 1 - $37.54 per hour (VE9) and Grade 2 - $45.67 per hour (VF6) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Benefits
- Monthly ADO available for full-time employees (40 hours per week)
- Relocation support, including access to short-term shared accommodation (subject to availability)
- Join a supportive and growing Allied Health team delivering services across acute, community and aged care settings

Whether you're a new graduate or experienced clinician, we'd love to hear from you

Western District Health Service is seeking enthusiastic Occupational Therapists to join our Allied Health team.

We are currently recruiting for both Grade 1 and Grade 2 Occupational Therapist positions and are open to discussing both full-time and part-time arrangements to suit individual circumstances.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse range of clinical areas including hospital inpatients, ambulatory care, community programs and aged care services, providing variety, professional growth and meaningful work every day.

For recent graduates, this is an opportunity to commence your career within a supportive and experienced Occupational Therapy team. You'll be supported through structured supervision, mentoring and professional development to build confidence and clinical capability.

For experienced clinicians, the Grade 2 role offers opportunities to provide clinical leadership,



mentor junior staff and contribute to service development while maintaining an interesting and varied clinical caseload.

Relocating? We'll Help You Settle In

We understand that relocating for work is a significant decision, and we're committed to helping make the transition as smooth as possible.

Successful applicants relocating to the region may have access to:

- Short-term shared accommodation to support your transition to the region
- Assistance connecting with local real estate agents and long-term rental opportunities
- Support to establish local networks and community connections
- Guidance and support as you settle into your new role
- A welcoming team committed to helping you feel at home

Please note that accommodation support is offered as short-term shared accommodation only and is subject to availability.

Hamilton offers an exceptional regional lifestyle with affordable living, excellent schools, minimal commuting and easy access to the Grampians National Park and Victoria's stunning southwest coastline.

What You'll Be Doing

Clinical Assessment & Intervention

Provide high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions that support consumers to achieve optimal health, wellbeing and independence.

Diverse Clinical Caseload





Work across acute, aged care, inpatient and community settings, developing broad clinical skills and experience.

Care Coordination

Collaborate with clients, families, multidisciplinary teams and community services to support continuity of care and positive outcomes.

Quality & Evidence-Based Practice

Contribute to quality improvement activities, maintain accurate clinical documentation and deliver evidence-based care.

Provide supervision, mentoring and clinical support to Grade 1 Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Assistants while contributing to service development initiatives.

What You Bring

Grade 1

- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Current AHPRA registration (or eligibility for registration)
- New graduates encouraged to apply
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to ongoing learning and career development

Grade 2

- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Current AHPRA registration
- Demonstrated Occupational Therapy experience
- Ability to provide supervision and clinical support to junior staff
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
- Current Driver's Licence
- Rights to work in Australia
- NDIS Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
- Relevant compliance checks as required for the role

Why Join Western District Health Service?

About Us

At Western District Health Service, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred healthcare to communities across the S

📌 Occupational Therapist (Hamilton)
🏢 Western District Health Service
📍 Hamilton