Grade 2 Occupational Therapist - Rural Allied Health Team

About the role

Goulburn Valley Health is recruiting a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist for its Rural Allied Health Team in the Community Health service, based in Shepparton. You will work autonomously in a supportive, multidisciplinary team (dietetics, physiotherapy, podiatry, social work, speech pathology, allied health assistants) providing person-centred care, mostly in home-based settings, with no nursing home work. The closing date is 13 November 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Travel across the Goulburn Valley region, working in home and clinic settings
• Work with clients, carers and families to promote independence and safety at home
• Develop goals and care plans so clients can stay at home and stay active in their local community
• Complete equipment prescriptions, home modifications and advice on pressure care management and seating
• Develop in-home and community-based therapy programs
• Work with a diverse range of clients and health conditions
• Take part in student training programs, service development and quality improvement initiatives

Required profile

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent, with eligibility for membership of the professional association
• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Clear or satisfactory NDIS result, or willingness to obtain one before starting
• Knowledge of occupational therapy delivery in home, group and community settings, including home modifications and assistive technology prescriptions
• Ability to liaise and advocate across health and community care services

What we offer

• Salary range of $90,235.30 - $103,724.40
• Relocation support: intrastate up to $2,500, interstate up to $5,000, overseas up to $8,000, plus accommodation support of up to $350 per week for 10 weeks or interim accommodation
• Orientation program, supervision and support, and a free relocation concierge service
• Salary packaging, subsidised staff parking, discounted leisure memberships and flexible work practices
• Paid parental leave, professional development and study leave, and an Employee Assistance Program

Applications are made online through the employer's careers site; current employees apply through their employee login. Pre-employment screening checks may be required.