Occupational Therapist - G2 - Acute

Grade 2 Occupational Therapist - Acute services

Full time (2 EFT) positions available to 30/6/27

About the role

Applications are invited from suitably experienced Occupational Therapists for this exciting position available at Grampians Health (Ballarat campus). The successful applicant will work in the acute hospital setting, managing a varied and challenging clinical caseload that may include neurological, medical, surgical, oncology and trauma patients. The successful applicant will also have skills in providing supervision and mentoring to both students and Occupational Therapists, and demonstrated positive and collaborative teamwork qualities. Effective communication and the ability to engage key stakeholders is essential. Specialist skills in acute neurological assessment and intervention are highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality occupational therapy services across a range of clinical settings.
• Manage a varied caseload, providing tailored interventions for patients with diverse needs.
• Supervise and mentor students and fellow Occupational Therapists.
• Demonstrate positive and collaborative teamwork skills.
• Communicate effectively and engage with key stakeholders.

What Occupational Therapy at Grampians Health Offers:

• Supportive Environment: Join a friendly team dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing training, regular supervision, and opportunities for involvement in quality projects and research.
• Leadership: Benefit from strong leadership provided by experienced Grade 3 clinicians.
• Career Growth: We are committed to your continuous growth and development as an Occupational Therapist.

Take the Next Step in Your Career:

Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career and make a meaningful impact in our community. Apply today and become a valued member of Grampians Health!

To see a full copy of the Position Description please click here

Culture & Benefits 

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset.  We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
• Access to Fitness Passport membership
• Staff rewards and recognition programs

Interested?

Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Rhiannon FitzGerald on 0439 920 721 for a confidential discussion. 

Job applications close: 15 July 2026

We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.

Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.