About Dhelkaya Health
Dhelkaya Health is a fresh approach to healthcare that is deeply human. Our name, 'Dhelkaya,' derived from Dja Dja Wurrung language, translates to 'being healthy’. It embodies our mission to foster health and wellbeing within our community.
Our deep understanding of local knowledge and community needs allows us to address the unique challenges faced by our diverse population. Our history is rich, but our commitment to innovation and evidence-based care ensures that we're constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our community.
Dhelkaya Health’s main campuses are in Castlemaine and Maldon. We also run an Information Hub in central Castlemaine and the Tarrengower Health Service in Maldon. From these locations and across the community, we deliver personalised patient services, residential care, maternity services, NDIS, and community wellbeing services.
We value diversity and our staff are encouraged to draw from their identity and culture in being part of a workforce that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive.
Dhelkaya Health - Healthier Together.
Position Title: Senior Occupational Therapist
Classification: VG6 - Occ Therapist G3 Y4
Salary per hour: $52.70 to $60.21 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract (full-time) until October 2027
Award: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise agreement 2021 - 2026
Role description
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join Dhelkaya Health's Community Services & Wellbeing Directorate as a Senior Occupational Therapist. Working within our Ambulatory Care Program, you will provide high-quality, person-centred assessment and management to clients accessing outpatient services while playing a key leadership role across several ambulatory care programs and clinics.
This specialist senior clinician position combines advanced clinical practice with program leadership responsibilities, supporting multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based care, optimise client outcomes and drive service improvement. You will collaborate closely with Program Managers, Professional Leads and key stakeholders to ensure high-quality service delivery and workforce development.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver advanced occupational therapy assessment, intervention and care planning for clients with complex needs
- Provide leadership across ambulatory care programs, including referral triage, case review processes and program coordination
- Promote person-centred, evidence-based practice within multidisciplinary teams
- Support quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance activities and risk management processes
- Provide supervision, mentoring and professional support to staff and students
- Monitor program performance and contribute to continuous service evaluation and development
- Foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support integrated care pathways.
About you
- Registered Occupational Therapist with AHPRA and a relevant tertiary qualification
- Extensive clinical experience, including managing complex rehabilitation and community-based caseloads
- Proven leadership skills with experience supporting, mentoring and supervising staff
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with a commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork
- Passion for delivering person-centred, evidence-based care and driving service improvement
- Committed to continuous learning, professional development and quality improvement.
Culture and Benefits
Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy.
Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.
From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your li fe goals. You'll also benefit from:
- Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work.
- Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more.
- Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
- Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
- Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
- Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.
https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/
The successful applicant will be required to complete all relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check, WWCC and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check (as applicable), and comply with Dhelkaya Health's Vaccination Policy.
Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together – we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services. We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.
For further information about this position, please contact Alex Culvenor on 03 5471 3086.
Applications close Sunday 6 September 2026.
We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly, as applications may be reviewed and progressed before the closing date.
Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the ). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Dhelkaya Health.
