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Location: Barwon South West - WarrnamboolReference: VG/1874387Ready to enhance your career and lifestyle? Join the friendly and dynamic team at South West Healthcare! Nestled in the stunning Great South Coast region, we serve over 110,000 residents with a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and psychiatric services. With 282 beds and extensive primary and community services, our focus is on delivering exceptional holistic care.Warrnambool, our lively city, offers excellent sports facilities, educational institutions from preschool to university, and a vibrant social and cultural scene. Explore the award-winning foreshore promenadea 5.7km coastal path with spectacular views from the breakwater to the Hopkins River mouth. Embrace a rewarding career and a vibrant lifestyle with us!About the roleSouth West Healthcare (SWH) believes in providing a highly supportive environment for Occupational Therapists in our Transition program, encouraging professional development and excellence. Our aim is to provide clinical structured support during the transition to the mental health sector.This program offers the opportunity for you to consolidate and apply theoretical knowledge by developing skills in a variety of clinical rotations through our Mental Health teams.This transition role is a supernumerary position within our mental health services with dedicated study time and access to our Mental Health Occupational Therapy Educator.Position overviewFull Time, 12-month fixed term position80hrs per fortnight with monthly ADOWarrnambool CampusOccupational Therapist Grade 2Salary Range: $88,030.80 - $101,197.20 per annum, plus superannuationWhat you bringThe successful Occupational Therapist applicant will bring at least 2 years of professional experience in a sector other than mental health. Transitioning Occupational Therapists employed into these positions will bring discipline specific skills into the sector as well as valuable diversity of experience that will benefit the mental health and wellbeing workforce, such as expertise in physical health, aged care, disability or family violence.What we offerYou will enjoy benefits such as:Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;Internal and external professional development opportunities;Ongoing clinical supervision;A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;Excellent terms and conditions of employment.Where we areWarrnambool is located on Peek Whurrong and Kirrae Whurrung lands of the Eastern Maar/Gunditjmara nations.A vibrant and dynamic community that is home to over 35,000 people, Warrnambool has an enviable mix of seaside location, culture and heritage while being a contemporary city.With outstanding access to sporting, education (pre-school to university) and transport facilities you can enjoy a full calendar of events, attractions and social activities for all ages.To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: we areAs an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria''s Great South Coast.How to applySubmit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 10 August 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with theVictorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024The successful applicant will be required to be eligib le for and undergo the following:Police Record CheckEmployee Working with Children''s CheckCurrent Immunisation statusNote: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.auApplications close Sunday 10 August 2025 at 11.59pm #J-18808-Ljbffr