• Strong professional networking within Barwon South Western region
• Permanent part time – 16 hours per fortnight
• Be recognised, Be challenged, Be your best. Be the heart of Barwon Health

About the facility

The Transition Service provides comprehensive assessment for young people (16-25) with complex health/disability issues in order for them to develop a Care Plan that will detail the requirements for a successful transition journey from the paediatric health sector into the adult health sector.  Intervention focuses on achieving transition goals and acquiring skills of adult independence. Promotion and secondary consultation ensures young people (<16) are prepared, as they grow up, to make their health transition a successful one.

Located at Barwon Health's McKellar site, the Transition Service enjoys the benefits of being co-located with the Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service (VPRS) and with other key Community Health and Rehabilitation Services.

About the role

Do you have a passion for promoting health independence with young adults? Are you able to effectively communicate with a wide range of people? This could be the opportunity you have been looking for. The Transition Clinic located at the McKellar Centre are Seeking an Occupational Therapist – Grade 2 to join their friendly and supportive team.

As the Occupational Therapist you will provide specialist assessment and intervention for young adults with complex disability transitioning from paediatric to adult health services. You will ensure a best practice and evidenced based approach to the delivery of services.

This position is based at the McKellar Centre, North Geelong. There may be some travel required to other Health Services, local service providers, community organisations and schools.

About the culture

We are a fun, motivated, passionate, supportive, energetic, driven team who works cohesively together. We promote professional development in the workplace and as a team are focussed on quality patient centred care. No day is the same; we are a team that embrace's change and are always looking for innovative ideas to improve our team and the organisation.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional Development
• Access to employee wellness facility
• Salary packaging
• Social club
• Be our future Barwon Health Strategic Plan

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for please apply today.

At Barwon Health we celebrate and harness diversity, and consider it a competitive advantage. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

Recruitment agencies should note that Barwon Health does not accept agency resumes. Barwon Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.