Occupational Therapist - Grade 1

$36.80 to $43.00 per hour + salary packaging | Permanent & Fixed Term roles available

Positions Available
• 2 x Full Time Fixed Term (40 hours/week, with monthly ADO) – until July 2026
• 1 x Full Time Permanent (40 hours/week, with monthly ADO)

Grampians Health is offering multiple exciting opportunities for Grade 1 Occupational Therapists to join our dynamic and supportive team in Ballarat. Whether you're a recent graduate ready to launch your career, or looking to build on your early experience, this is your chance to grow within a large, progressive health service committed to professional development and high quality care!

About the Role
As a Grade 1 Occupational Therapist, you’ll take part in our well-established rotational program, gaining experience across Acute, Subacute, Community, and other specialty areas. You’ll work closely with senior clinicians and a collaborative multidisciplinary team to deliver person centred care.

Your growth is our priority! We offer regular 1:1 supervision & fortnightly tutorial series. This role is ideal for those seeking to build clinical confidence while working in a team that genuinely values collaboration, learning, and excellence.

New graduates, applying are encouraged to review the Department of Health Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy Grant program, in which grants totalling $15,000 are available for final year students in speech pathology or occupational therapy who choose to practice in regional or rural Victoria upon completion of their courses. This is a wonderful chance to make a meaningful impact on communities while receiving financial assistance. For more information please see https://www.vic.gov.au/speech-pathology-and-occupational-therapy-student-grant-program.

What’s in it for you?
Step into your OT career with confidence in a role designed to support your growth from day one. At Grampians Health, you’ll join a vibrant team that’s passionate about making a difference, while helping you thrive both personally and professionally!

• Be part of our structured Grade 1 development program, designed to boost your clinical confidence!
• Kick off with our Allied Health Orientation to set you up for success.
• Access dedicated mentorship, regular supervision, and tailored professional development.
• Gain experience through diverse rotations including Acute, Subacute, Community, and other specialty areas.
• Join a welcoming, values driven team that champions collaboration, learning, and excellence!

Organisation Benefits
• Hourly rate + super + generous salary packaging
• 5 weeks of annual leave + monthly ADOs
• 7 paid professional development leave days annually
• Access to clinical supervision, mentoring and structured support
• Eligible students can apply for the Occupational Therapy & Speech Pathology Grant Program (up to $15,000)

About You
You're a compassionate and motivated early OT, ready to make a meaningful impact. You value team based care, are committed to learning, and want to be part of a workplace that supports your career development.

• Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
• Registered (or eligible) with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist
• Current Victorian driver’s licence
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach

Ready to take the next step?
To view the full Position Description, please click here.

Click APPLY or, for a confidential discussion, contact Rhiannon FitzGerald – Deputy Manager, Occupational Therapy East on 0439 920 721.

If you are currently employed at Grampians Health, please log in via the Employee Login on the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page through the Intranet before applying.

We are reviewing applications as they are received. Applications close 10th of July 2025!

About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Culture & Benefits

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

Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s fastest growing inland city.  Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping.  Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat

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+.