Where the Geelong OT jobs are
Geelong occupational therapy roles are spread across Geelong CBD, Waurn Ponds, Corio, Torquay, Ocean Grove, and Colac. Many clinicians work across two or three sites in a week, so a current driver licence and a comfortable commute are common requirements for community, NDIS, and aged care positions.
Geelong has a large public health service, a growing NDIS market, and community providers serving the Bellarine and Colac regions. Its size makes it easier to build referral relationships than in metropolitan Melbourne. The mix runs from hospital rehabilitation and discharge planning to private paediatric clinics, aged care, and community caseloads funded through the NDIS.
Who hires occupational therapists in Geelong
Major employers include Barwon Health, Epworth Geelong, genU, Karingal, and local NDIS providers. Alongside them, smaller private practices, paediatric clinics, and NDIS providers employ a significant share of Geelong OTs, so there is usually more than one route into the local market.
Public health services in VIC generally advertise through central recruitment processes, while private and not-for-profit providers often hire directly. If you want a particular caseload or age group, it is worth approaching clinics before a role is advertised.
OT salaries and conditions in Geelong
Advertised salaries in Geelong typically sit between $78,000 and $108,000 depending on experience, setting, and whether the role is employee or contractor. Public health awards, salary packaging, and paid professional development can add several thousand dollars of value on top of the base figure.
New graduates should compare supervision and onboarding before salary, while experienced clinicians can negotiate for caseload caps, flexible hours, or a clinical specialisation. Always confirm whether travel time, report writing, and training are paid or expected outside billable hours.
Living and working in Geelong
Geelong offers coastal living, lower housing costs than Melbourne, and a direct train line to the city. Community roles may cover the Bellarine, Surf Coast, or Colac, so travel time and vehicle arrangements are worth checking. Think about how far you are willing to travel between clients, whether you need parking, and whether public transport can get you to the sites you will visit. A trial visit or a conversation with a local clinician can save a lot of second-guessing.
Browse the live Geelong vacancies below, or set up a job alert so new roles in your preferred setting reach you as soon as they are approved. If you are open to regional work, the state page covers roles outside the Geelong metro area.