• Hours: 64 hours per fortnight
• Status: Permanent Part time
• Classification: VF6 (Grade 2 Year 1) @ $ 47.157 per hour up to VF9 (Grade 2 Year 4) @ $47.313 per hour
• Location: All Campuses at Creswick, Clunes, Daylesford, Kyneton & Trentham

Central Highlands Rural Health is major provider of public health and wellbeing services across the Macedon Ranges and Hepburn Shire, with locations in Clunes, Creswick, Daylesford, Kyneton and Trentham.

Our purpose is: "To be the most valued local provider of quality, person centered care and services, improving the health and wellbeing of our community"

We operate under a framework of Best Care which is Safe, Personal, Connected and Right for every person, every time.

Our values are:

• Act with RESPECT
• Be RESPONSIVE, KIND & CARING
• Act with INTEGRITY and be ACCOUNTABLE
• Commit to LEARNING and REFLECTION

Central Highlands Rural Health recognises, supports and celebrates the diversity of the communities within which we work.

Our services are delivered to people of all ages and health status with a focus on care of the aged and disadvantaged

Our Occupational Therapists assists people of all ages to overcome barriers that have made it difficult for them to do some or many things in their everyday lives. Occupational Therapists work with people to assist them in being able to do these activities again.

This includes working with people with short or long term illness, injury, disability or something else that has affected a person's health. Support may include modifying or changing an activity or task, modifying a place of residence or workplace, providing education or teaching a new skill.

Working across our Community Health Centres Occupational Therapists can also visit people in their homes, hospitals and nursing homes.

We seek a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist who is aware of and promotes the health services philosophy and objectives.

You will need to possess a degree or diploma from a recognised school of Occupational Therapy with a current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

You will provide the senior therapist with ongoing evaluation of the service and provide statistics and reports as required.

At Central Highlands Rural Health we have a diverse workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

Our employees enjoy the benefits of:

• Salary Packaging
• Flexible working arrangements
• Free car parking at all facilities
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

All appointments to Central Highlands Rural Health are subject to a satisfactory clearance of a National Police Check and Employee Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

Central Highlands Rural Health committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and social inclusion.