Employment Type - Temporary Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 80
Job Category - Other Professionals - Occupational Therapy
Req Id - 9379
HAVE IT ALL
NEW GRADUATE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
JOIN OUR ALLIED HEALTH TEAM NOW!
- Commence your Occupational Therapy Career in a clinical rotation program, supported by a dedicated Grade 2 OT supervisor.
- Engage in collaborative multidisciplinary teamwork that makes a difference to people’s lives
- Apply now for a fantastic 2027 new graduate full-time (80 hours per fortnight) opportunity (parental leave)
About the Role
Are you a graduating Occupational Therapist looking to kick-start your career in a supportive environment with opportunities to explore a broad range of clinical areas?
Barwon Health is seeking applications from graduating Grade 1 Occupational Therapists to join our clinical rotational program. This is an exciting opportunity to build your skills, gain experience across diverse clinical settings and develop your career as an Occupational Therapist.
Our rotational program offers 12 rotations across:
- Acute services
- Inpatient rehabilitation
- Community Rehabilitation (CRC)
- Community Health (CHC)
- Child and Family Services
You’ll have the opportunity to experience a range of clinical specialties including orthopaedics, surgical, medicine, neurological rehabilitation, Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM), trauma and paediatrics.
Some bed-based rotations include weekend and public holiday rosters, with additional financial rewards through pay and leave entitlements for weekend work.
Key responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, person-centred Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to support consumer goals and outcomes
- Develop your clinical skills and knowledge across a range of clinical settings and specialties
- Participate in clinical supervision, professional development and reflective practice
- Contribute to quality improvement, research and service development activities
What we’re looking for
- Current 4th year Occupational Therapy Students / New graduate occupational therapists who will be in their first 12 months of qualified OT employment in 2027
- An enthusiastic graduate Occupational Therapist committed to developing your clinical skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work independently while seeking appropriate support and supervision
- Commitment to professional development, reflective practice and evidence-based practice
We offer you
- Dedicated senior Occupational Therapist supervision, mentoring and professional development
- 12 diverse rotations to build your clinical knowledge, skills and confidence
- The opportunity to work alongside a passionate team of more than 150 Occupational Therapists
- A strong culture of student education, clinical research and innovation
- Excellent interdisciplinary teamwork and collaborative models of care
- Opportunities to explore different clinical areas and identify your career interests
Position Description
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Barwon Health staff benefits
- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here
Diversity and inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at
[email protected]All appointments are subject to:
- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact person: Melissa Mew (03) 4215 5447 | Angela McLoughlan (03) 4215 0862
Application closing date: 13 September 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.
