Hand Therapist (Physiotherapist Grade 3 or Occupational Therapist Grade 3) 6 month position: GV Health, Regional VIC (Shepparton)

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Whether you're seeking a new environment, to broaden your clinical skills or a role where your expertise can make a difference, this is your opportunity to experience working in a large regional health service with a supportive and vibrant team until December 2026.

We are seeking a Grade 3 Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to facilitate the triage, assessment and treatment of patients referred to the Hand Therapy Clinic. Our services are patient-focused, efficient and effective, consistently meeting established standards of excellence.

In this role you will be part of the wider Allied Health team and largely work in our outpatient clinics, but may be required to service the inpatient wards including ED if your expertise is required. Our service accepts referrals from all GV Health inpatient and outpatient clinics and metropolitan hospitals for the management of post operative patients. You will also have the opportunity to work collaboratively with senior medical staff including Orthopaedics, and supervise junior staff undertaking hand therapy interventions.

• We are supportive of professional development and further study, and encourage interested applicants to contact us to discuss their goals and opportunities further.
• This position is also open to interested Grade 2 applicants, seeking career development and senior experience.
• Interested applicants seeking permanent or part time hours are encouraged to get in contact, we are always on the lookout for new talent to join our team and organisation.

This role is not suitable for candidates seeking employer sponsorship.

As part of our busy team you will:

• Develop your skills to further your career in a supportive environment
• Enjoy the benefits of our strong clinical supervision program and the guidance of senior clinicians
• Be supported with paid leave in addition to financial support to attend professional development courses
• Participate in staff development sessions, in-services, education sessions and case reviews
• Create lifelong friendships and professional networks
• Be an important part of a vibrant and happy team

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Extensive clinical experience and expert knowledge regarding evidence-based hand therapy service provision
• Sound understanding of contemporary professional practice in hand therapy, including person centered care, optimising patient outcomes and safe clinical practice

To review the Position Description and selection criteria for this position please visit our GV Health Careers page ( or click 'apply now').

Therapy Coalition is seeking a Hand Therapist (Physiotherapist Grade 3 or Occupational Therapist Grade 3) in Shepparton, Victoria. This 6-month position offers a chance to work in a vibrant health service, focusing on triage and treatment in the Hand Therapy Clinic.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant tertiary qualification, extensive clinical experience, and a commitment to patient-centered care. Benefits include strong clinical supervision, paid leave for professional development, and a supportive team environment.

Senior Mental Health Clinician

Queensland Corrective Services is looking for a senior mental health clinician to join the QCS Mental Health Services team in Far North Queensland at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre.

As a Senior Mental Health Clinician, you will provide inclusive mental health and well being services that are culturally safe and deliver impactful rehabilitative care to a diverse prison population. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan and intervene to promote mental health and well being for adults in the Centre.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver high level clinical services within a multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct assessment and interventions that promote mental health and well being.
• Operate independently to manage complex situations and presentations.
• Work closely with Mental Health Team Leaders to support clinical tasks, case conferencing and supervisory requirements.
• Provide clinical practice supervision to less experienced clinicians.
• Contribute to team capability development through supervision and feedback.
• Use analytical and problem solving skills to respond to changing priorities.

Key benefits and working conditions:

• 5 weeks annual leave.
• Mon-Fri hours with flexible options, such as a 9 day fortnight.
• Location allowance.

About you:

• Demonstrable expertise providing clinical services of a complex nature.
• Can provide clinical practice supervision to less experienced clinicians.
• Possesses high calibre interpersonal and communication skills to build effective working relationships and negotiate outcomes with a variety of stakeholders.
• Well developed written communication skills and ability to produce excellent quality professional reports and case notes.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies and procedures in both clinical and team support contexts.

Mandatory requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology and membership with APHRA.
• or Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy or Social Work, with eligibility for membership or registration with AHPRA and/or AASW.
• C Class Driver's Licence.
• Post graduate qualifications in mental health would be highly regarded.

We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you have a health condition, disability, or cultural or linguistic background that requires adjustments, please let our Talent Acquisition team know. We will support you to participate equitably throughout the recruitment process.

Therapy Coalition is seeking a Senior Mental Health Clinician for the QCS Mental Health Services team at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre in Far North Queensland. The role involves delivering high-level clinical services and conducting assessments for a diverse prison population.

You will also supervise less experienced clinicians and contribute to team development. With 5 weeks of annual leave and flexible hours, this position promotes work-life balance while impacting mental health positively.

Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to lead geriatric assessments and care across two services in Adelaide. You will supervise OT staff, mentor students, and drive service improvements while delivering expert functional and cognitive assessments for both inpatients and outpatients.

Registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA is required. The role supports a values-driven, collaborative team within SA Health, offering ongoing

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network - Lyell McEwin Hospital & ACH Healthia - ELIZABETH VALE 5112
• Salary: $112,139 - $120,284 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits - AHP3
• Ongoing Full-Time

About the Role: Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist to bring clinical depth, collaborative instincts, and genuine commitment to older adult care across the Northern Adelaide community.

This role offers an opportunity to work within two unique services:

• The Northern Reablement and Intermediate Care to Return Home (NRICH) Service. This state-first hospital substitution service is delivered in partnership with ACH Group, at the HEALTHIA Residential Aged Care Home in Elizabeth South. Together, the ACH Group and NALHN, provide specialist multidisciplinary aged care support for NRICH patients across 24 hours a day, seven days per week. The team provide medical oversight, care coordination and an individualised reablement program to optimise functional independence in a home-based setting to support safe discharge to home.
• The temporary Older Adults Supportive Interim Stay (OASIS) Unit is a 20-bed service that provides short-term person-centred care to Older People who are medically and behaviourally stable and awaiting transition to their next care environment. The OASIS Unit provides a care environment that is more home like when compared to that of a traditional acute or sub-acute ward. It is designed to maximise wellbeing, preserve physical function, support behavioural stability and facilitate timely access to longer term care within a RACH.

What You'll Be Leading Working within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN), you will deliver expert occupational therapy assessment and intervention to geriatric inpatients and outpatients, while contributing to a multidisciplinary team dedicated to complex geriatric care. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive functional assessments, discharge planning, and home environment evaluations for older patients with complex needs
• Providing clinical supervision, mentoring, and professional development support to junior OT staff and students
• Contributing to service improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and evidence-based practice development within the Geriatric Service
• Collaborating with medical, nursing, and allied health colleagues to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care across the care continuum

What You Bring

• Demonstrated senior-level clinical experience in aged care, geriatrics, or acute hospital settings
• Strong skills in functional and cognitive assessment, including standardised geriatric assessment tools
• Proven capacity to provide clinical supervision and contribute to a positive learning environment
• Sound understanding of discharge planning within SA Health's model of care frameworks
• Effective communication and interprofessional collaboration skills in complex, multidisciplinary environments

To be eligible for this position, you must have an appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia

About You: In this role you will have strong interpersonal and communication skills which will enable you to successfully problem solve, resolve conflicts and negotiate, including the ability to engage in difficult conversations, whilst building and maintaining relationships. An ability to effectively manage multiple, diverse and competing priorities and demonstrated resilience within a stressful and complex environment is essential to this role.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.

About Us: The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia, and one of the largest employers in northern Adelaide.

NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality healthcare services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care, as well as primary health care services with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management.

With a commitment for ongoing upgrades to our facilities and the introduction of new services, our priority is delivering exceptional health and wellbeing services that enhance the quality of life for our community.

Our 300-plus Allied Health professionals play an integral role in multidisciplinary teams delivering outstanding care to patients across our acute, subacute and hospital avoidance services.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

At NALHN, we have a strong commitment to providing a clinically interesting professional experience, with structured and supportive education and professional development, and career progression pathways.

Some feedback from current employees about working as Allied Health Professionals in NALHN includes:

"My favourite part about working in NALHN is the close working relationships we have across Allied Health to optimise patient care."

"I feel like I'm part of a growing and developing service."

"I love the great team dynamic and the culture of learning and support."

Our Local Health Network Sites and Services: NALHN provides a range of hospital (inpatient), outpatient, community and home-based services across multiple sites in Adelaide's north and north eastern suburbs, including Aboriginal health, mental health, and GP services.

Lyell McEwin Hospital - the major hospital in northern Adelaide for emergency care, complex and multi day surgery, medicine, obstetric, paediatrics and outpatient services.

Modbury Hospital - a general hospital with emergency care, elective surgery, medicine, outpatient and sub acute services, rehabilitation, geriatric and palliative care.

Mental Health Services - adult and older persons mental health services and statewide forensic mental health services, across hospital and community settings.

Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Primary Health Care Services - provides culturally responsive primary healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in hospital and across four community sites.

Primary Health Care Services - including GP Plus sites at Elizabeth, Modbury and Gilles Plains.

Benefits of working at NALHN: From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you'll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Incremental wage increases in-line with the Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025

Access to experienced clinicians across a broad range of expertise, who are supportive of collegial sharing of skills and knowledge in different therapies and client presentations.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

In addition to this, other benefits of working as a Senior Occupational Therapist in NALHN include:

• professional development opportunities. We have a well-established Allied Health Education unit which offers high-quality, targeted in-house training, and under the current enterprise agreement staff are also eligible for a Professional Development Allowance and entitled to claim reimbursement of eligible professional development expenses to allow you to continue to build upon your professional foundations
• opportunities to participate in research. NALHN have an Allied Health Research Chair, who is able to work with clinicians and teams to support clinical research
• regular clinical supervision, allowing you to receive individualised support, learning and development to help you achieve your career goals

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for aged care sector screening - apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission . click apply for full job details

Therapy Coalition in Townsville, Queensland, is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to join the Rural and Remote Mental Health Program. The role delivers specialist mental health and alcohol/drug interventions across the lifespan, working with a multidisciplinary team across rural communities.

It is a permanent full-time position based at Ayr Hospital. Applicants must hold a qualification in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work with current registration where applicable, plus a

Townsville, Queensland

Permanent full-time, multiple positions

About your opportunity:

The Mental Health Clinician will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and other service providers to provide specialist mental health and alcohol and drugs interventions for community members (and their families) across the lifespan who experience complex and severe problems relating to their mental health and/or alcohol, or other drug use disorders.

All employees of the Mental Health Service Group may be required to work in other areas of the service.

About the work unit:

The Rural and Remote Mental Health Program provides mental health and alcohol and drugs services to rural and remote communities within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service area.

These services are coordinated through four community mental health teams located in Palm Island, Ingham, Burdekin and Charters Towers. This employment opportunity is located in the Burdekin Mental Health Service based at the Ayr Hospital.

Requirements:

• Mandatory qualifications (Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work) and proof of registration (if applicable).
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role - Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella and Pertussis.

Further your career within Mental Health today.

Enquiries: Paige Davis on .

Job Application Reference: QLD-TV694483

Applications close: Sunday, 8 November 2026