OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Fixed Term Part Time – 32 hours per fortnight

Available from now to 20^th May 2026

An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a suitably qualified Occupational Therapist to join the Allied Health team at Portland District Health.

This position is a generalist occupation therapy caseload that involves treating a diverse range of conditions across various patient demographics.  Working with a multidisciplinary Allied Health team, clinicians applying for this position must have sound understanding across the following areas: inpatient general med and orthopaedic caseload; and community outpatient clinics, in particular aged care services; working with and delegating tasks to Allied Health Assistants.  This role requires adaptability and broad expertise to deliver personalised care in different clinical settings.  This role will require the clinician to work as a sole practitioner on occasion.

About you:

• Occupational Therapist with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency, and holds a current registration
• Post Graduate clinical qualification(s) in speciality area of practice
• Extensive clinical knowledge, skills and leadership experience in occupational therapy
• Demonstrated sound advanced clinical assessment and analysis skills and knowledge, and ability to implement indicated treatments for individuals and groups.
• Understanding of relevant accreditation and funding systems, and demonstrated ability to manage continuous improvement portfolio
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including ability to access and utilise organisational IT systems and emerging technologies which are relevant to the completion of clinical care
• Demonstrated understanding of the needs, issues and sensitivities of people from diverse backgrounds

Please click here to view Position Description.

About us:
Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community. The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:

•    Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology
•    A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment
•    Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge
•    An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community

PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce. The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.

Additional Benefits:

•    Salary Packaging
•    Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
•    Social Club
•    Free parking
•    GMHBA health insurance corporate rate
•    Flexible working conditions
•    Employee Assistance program
•    Wellbeing Initiatives

The Region – Glenelg Shire:
Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay’s rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.
Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family.
To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.

How to apply:
Applications are through PDH website and must include:

•    A letter which tells us who you are and why you should be our next team member. Look at the selection criteria in the position description for some ideas.
•    A resume outlining your education, experience and work related achievements. Confirmation your employment and experience have set you up with skills needed to be successful in this role. 
•    Details of at least two professional referees. We will be asking them questions about you as an employee, they need to be able to provide feedback on your performance.

 
Applications from employment agencies may be submitted, however, PDH will not accept liability for the agency costs and fees. 

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

•    Police Record Check
•    Current Victorian Working with Children's' check
•    Right to work in Australia
•    Current Immunisation status.  This role must meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.

Proposed interviews will take place on receipt of suitable applications. 

Portland District Health encourage and welcome applications from First Nation People, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.