Description

Job Title: Senior Hand Therapist 

Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time until December 2026         

Classification: Physiotherapist Grade 3 (VB7-VC1), Occupational Therapist Grade 3 (VG3-VG6) * Open to suitably experienced Grade 2 Applicants 

For a confidential conversation please contact: scott.corbett@gvhealth.org.au 

Relocation to Our Community:

If you are interested in joining our team, but need to relocate to do so, we have a range of supports for successful candidates for both relocation and accommodation. We also have a free 1:1 relocation concierge service supporting all aspects of relocation through our Community Connector program. 

Relocation Support

1. 1. Intrastate (Over 100kms) - up to $2,500
   2. Interstate - up to $5,000
   3. Overseas - up to $8,000 (applicants need suitable rights to work in Australia)

Accommodation Support:

1. 1. Up to $350 per week up to 10 weeks; or
   2. 10 weeks interim GVH Accommodation (if available)

About your new role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and team centered Senior Hand Therapist to join our team in a full-time, fixed term role until December of 2026 covering our teams parental leave cover. You will provide expertise within the hand therapy services, through ongoing development and provision of services and ensure that our team is delivering high quality care and performing as effective as possible. 

Working in a key leadership role, you will also supervise appropriate junior Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff who undertake hand therapy interventions, and to ensure professional development for our diverse workforce is achieved. 

Whether you come from a Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy background, you will have the opportunity to work as part of our broader Allied Health team, and work with a committed and passionate team. 

Within our busy team, your new role will include:

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

About GV Health and Our Region:

Goulburn Valley Health prides ourselves on delivering person-centered care. We aim to enhance patient experience through ongoing improvement of service access, developing our partnerships, meeting growth in demand, and implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility. 

Greater Shepparton is at the intersection of fantastic amenities in the sports, arts, shopping and food precincts as well as being surrounded by natural attractions which mean you have access to high quality walking and biking trails, mountain hikes, and diverse natural scenery. Located just two hours north of Melbourne, we are also located close enough to access all of the benefits of metropolitan lifestyles, while enjoying the lower cost of living of being in a regional city. 

If you are interested in finding out more information about our organisation Click Here, you can also hear from our current staff about the career and lifestyle working with our fantastic team Here. Greater Shepparton is home to Great Things, and you can find our more about the region Here.

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

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

Requirements

Mandatory requirements include:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a physiotherapist or occupational therapist
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy

About you:

• Extensive clinical experience and expert knowledge regarding evidence-based hand therapy service provision
• Sound understanding of contemporary professional practice in hand therapy, including person-centred care, optimising patient outcomes and safe clinical practice
• Robust understanding of the clinical supervision process and experience in the provision of mentoring, coaching, and supervision of clinicians, including more junior
• Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy staff and students
• Demonstrated skills and experience in the implementation and evaluation of evidence-based practice
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate clinical outcomes and monitor service delivery including relevant KPIs
• Experience in developing competencies, procedures and guidelines for the ongoing development of the hand therapy clinic
• Proven ability to effectively manage and negotiate innovative solutions to complex problems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise with a wide range of internal and external providers at all levels

Other desirable experience:

• Minimum 7 years clinical experience as a physiotherapist or occupational therapist in relevant healthcare settings
• Relevant post graduate study in Hand Therapy Practice (or working towards)
• Membership of relevant associations such as Australian Hand Therapy Association, Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) or Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA)
• Previous participation in clinical research activities
• Proficiency in a language other than English