Occupational Therapist - Grade 1

Grade 1 Occupational Therapist – Rotation position
Full Time | Fixed Term: 12-month contract available until 31/7/27

Are you a motivated, self-driven, and passionate Occupational Therapist ready to launch or elevate your career? Grampians Health Ballarat is calling you to be part of a supportive, innovative, and forward-thinking allied health team making a real difference in the lives of our community.

 What We Offer:

• A dedicated and supportive Grade 1 development program
• Access to mentorship, clinical supervision, and ongoing professional development
• Diverse clinical rotations across acute, subacute, community, and specialty areas
• A welcoming team culture that values collaboration, growth, and excellence

Who You Are:

• An early-career OT with a hunger to learn and grow
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
• Someone who brings energy, empathy, and enthusiasm to every client interaction
• Committed to delivering client-centered care and achieving meaningful outcomes
• Willing to contribute to the ongoing success of the Occupational Therapy team and the broader Grampians Health organisation

Why Ballarat? Live and work in one of Victoria’s most vibrant regional cities—just over an hour from Melbourne! Enjoy a rich cultural scene, stunning natural surrounds, and a strong sense of community. Ready to Make an Impact? Apply now and start your journey with Grampians Health—where your passion meets purpose. 

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

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+.