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About Vital Health

Vital Health is a modern multi-disciplinary allied health practice dedicated to providing a holistic, person-centred approach to therapy for rural and remote communities. As a team, our mission is to improve rural, remote, and Indigenous access to health services. We believe that all Australians should have access to high-quality health services, no matter where they live. 

We have continued to expand in response to a growing need within our communities for high-quality local health services and now have nine centres servicing regions across Queensland and New South Wales. Currently, our team consists of 60+ professionals who find living and working in rural parts of our country extremely rewarding, both on a personal and professional level.

Why Join Us?

At Vital Health we offer the following to all of our clinical team members: 

• Up to $10,000 annually available for external professional development
• Internally facilitated professional development with a Senior Occupational Therapist, peer support and lots of learning opportunities with other senior professionals.
• Comprehensive New Grad Program
• Self-motivated individuals can increase their income with incentives
• Career Development Pathways into leadership, post grad study, or clinical interest areas
• Relocation costs negotiated and support to find suitable accommodation
• Support for Partner and family, eg: finding employment opportunities for spouses, childcare/ school options.

About the Role

We have several exciting opportunities for passionate and motivated Occupational Therapists to join the team at Vital Health in 2024. 

New Grad positions available in Dalby, Kingaroy, St George, Roma and Inverell. 

As one of our valued team members, you will be responsible for:

• Providing high-quality assessment and intervention services for a paediatric and adult caseload
• Opportunity to work under the unique 'Vital Paediatrics' program in a multidisciplinary setting with a Speech Pathologist & Physiotherapist
• Working in a variety of service delivery settings including – Vital Health clinics, medical centres, Aboriginal health centres, schools, & kindies
• Preparing and presenting information sessions for educators, parents and/or other professionals
• Providing services under the NDIS – including assessment, therapy and key areas including equipment prescription, minor home modifications, in community social rehabilitation among others
• Engaging in regular supervision and clinical support from a Senior Occupational Therapist
• Travel, on a regular roster, to smaller towns to provide services (all travel expenses covered)

About You

As a successful applicant, you will bring a passion for improving rural, remote, and Indigenous access to health services.

You will have:

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
• AHPRA Registration
• Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving skills
• National Police Check
• Working with children check
• NDIS worker screening check

We welcome all applications from new graduates. 

About Dalby:

Right on the doorstep to the Bunya Mountains and only 2 ½ hours from Brisbane, Dalby is the up-and-coming large country town of Queensland. Known for its friendly, vibrant atmosphere, beautiful walks, local heritage sites and wineries - Dalby has so much to offer! Here is what locals say about Dalby: 

“Dalby is the kind of place I would like to raise my kids. Friendly and welcoming like a country town but gyms, pubs and events like Toowoomba. A perfect balance!” 

About St George: 

Set on the scene of the mighty Balonne River, St George is a beautiful country town full of charm and friendly faces. Whether you like water sports or sipping wine, St George has something in-store for you. As with all country towns, St. George is full of that country spirit we all know and love on Farmer Wants a Wife - in fact, Balonne Shire has featured on the program on more than one occasion! 

Everyone who moves to St. George falls in love with its heritage buildings, beautiful river and a strong sense of community. 

About Inverell:

Nicknamed ‘Saphire City’, Inverell is a beautiful town in northern NSW, sitting at the heart of gemstone country. Inverellians love a social event and hold many in town including races, balls and festivals. This social culture is also found in the sports teams and by the banks of the Inverell Lake reserve where people are found fishing or having a BBQ/picnic. A scenic drive north leads you to Kwiambal National Park, where there are more bushwalking tracks, as well as mountain bike trails and top spots for fishing and camping. Try river fishing on the Slippery Rock walking track or instead try your luck fossicking for sapphires and other gems near this elegant town on the banks of the Macintyre River. At the very least, google some of these names and see what you are missing out on…