Mental Health Graduate Occupational Therapists

Mercy Hospitals Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a part-time, fixed-term Occupational Therapist to join our metropolitan mental health program. The role supports bed-based, residential/rehabilitation and community settings across Wyndham and Hobson's Bay, with 0.8 EFT (64 hours per fortnight) from 08 Feb 2027 to 4 Feb 2029.

Includes orientation, paid study days and structured supervision. You will be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team, delivering client-focused OT assessments and interventions in line with

Qualifications

• A current Police Check and Working with Children Check.
• Current COVID-19 certificate and influenza vaccination status as per public health orders.
• Full Australian working rights (able to work minimum 64 hours per fortnight).
• Full Australian driver’s licence.
• Approved degree in Occupational Therapy and current/pending registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, client-focused Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated care.
• Manage a supported caseload across bed-based, residential/rehabilitation and community settings.
• Contribute to recovery-oriented, strengths-based and culturally sensitive care.

Skills

Clinical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Mental health passion

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Approved degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Employment Type: Part time, contract

Hours: 64 hours per fortnight

Salary: As per EBA starting as Grade 2, Year 1-3 pending qualifications

Location: Various (Wyndham and Hobson's Bay)

Contact: Suzan Hermez (Allied Health Coordinator)

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Where there's life, there's Mercy.

Where there's care, there's You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

Part time, fixed term (0.8 EFT - 64 hours per fortnight) commencing 08 Feb 2027 - 4 Feb 2029

Rotational program across Wyndham and Hobson's Bay areas with opportunities to enhance skills in bed-based, residential / rehabilitation and community settings.

Incorporates a thorough orientation, paid study days, structured training both internal and external, and discipline specific clinical supervision and reflective practice sessions

Supported to develop skills in providing high quality client-focused Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions to clients, their family and carers. This will be incorporated in a holistic, recovery oriented, strengths based and culturally sensitive approach in line with the organisational values

Be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team, and provide highly responsive and flexible service to consumers and carers in a high-growth metropolitan mental health program

Supported case load

What you'll bring

You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

Passionate about mental health, advocacy and recovery

Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.

A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.

The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
• Current COVID-19 certificate, proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.
• Have full Australian working rights (must be able to work a minimum of 64 hours per fortnight)
• Full driver's licence (particularly for second year community rotation)
• Approved degree in Occupational Therapy and current/pending registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
• Current Victorian Driver's License

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.