Description

Swan Hill District Health is seeking an Occupational Therapy Manager to join our dynamic team of Allied Health Professionals in a full-time capacity. 

The Occupational Therapy Manager is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership to the Occupational Therapy service at Swan Hill District Health, ensuring high-quality care is delivered across the full continuum of care. This role oversees the provision of timely, appropriate, and person-centred Occupational Therapy services to clients of all ages and in all areas of the health service, promoting health, independence, and overall wellbeing. 

Alongside maintaining a clinical caseload, the Occupational Therapy Manager leads and supports the Occupational Therapy team, fostering a culture of best practice, evidence-based care, and continuous quality improvement. The position holds responsibility for the overall leadership, management, and professional governance of the Occupational Therapy service, ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality clinical care that aligns with Swan Hill District Health’s strategic priorities and the professional standards of Occupational Therapy. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Leading and managing the Occupational Therapy team to foster excellence in clinical practice and service delivery. 
• Overseeing operational performance to ensure efficient, high-quality Occupational Therapy services. 
• Ensuring clinical care is delivered safely and in accordance with best-practice professional standards and relevant external requirements. 
• Providing expert advice on the strategic direction of Occupational Therapy services. 
• Actively contributing to the broader Allied Health service and collaborating across clinical programs to support integrated, multidisciplinary care.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader to shape the future of Occupational Therapy services within a supportive and progressive health organisation. 

About Swan Hill: Swan Hill is situated in North-West Victoria. Located on the beautiful banks of the Murray River with multiple tourist attractions and community events in the surrounding region. 

About Swan Hill District Health: Swan Hill District Health is a 143 bed (including Aged Care), fully integrated rural public health facility servicing a greater community of around 35,000 people. At Swan Hill District Health (SHDH), our vision is to provide connected care, best experience for our community. 
SHDH is a compassionate, family friendly employer where every employee is a valued team member. Whilst encouraging and supporting work/life balance, SHDH also provides: 

• A dynamic workplace
• Salary sacrifice / packaging
• Discounted corporate gym memberships
• Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programs

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Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications and registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist professional and membership with Occupational Therapy Australia.  
• Experience leading and managing an Occupational Therapy team to foster excellence in clinical practice and service delivery. 
• A strong record of contributing to broader Allied Health services and collaborating across clinical programs to support integrated, multidisciplinary care. 
• Demonstrated experience, confidence and capability as a practising clinical Occupational Therapist, providing services to a generalised caseload across a variety of settings and funding streams. 
• Proven ability to manage services and lead teams effectively. 
• Strong understanding of the public health system, funding streams and broader influences on clinical service provision. 
• Current National Police Check, Working with Children’s Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check. 
• Evidence of immunisation records/history as part of the Health Services Act 1988, 2020 Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers), through either documentation or copy of serology report.  It is required that there is immunisation