Occupational Therapist - Grade 3 (Burnside PARC)

Victorian Government; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salaries

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programs

Scholarships and grants

Western Health Learning Academy

Résumé du poste

Western Health is hiring an Occupational Therapist to join a dedicated multidisciplinary team at Burnside PARC in Melbourne. You will contribute clinical expertise, participate in assessments, and ensure standards of care are met in a collaborative mental health setting.

The role focuses on functional assessments, development and review of recovery plans, and delivering activity-focused therapy with opportunities to train other staff in sensory modulation and related interventions.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with consumers, families/carers, colleagues and other service providers.
• Commitment to ongoing professional self-development.
• Strong writing skills and ability to promptly prepare case assessments and discharge summaries.

Responsabilités

• Participate in collaborative mental health assessment with MHCSS staff and consumer.
• Collaborate with consumers, families, carers and MHCSS partner staff in developing and reviewing Individual Recovery Plans/Treatment Plans.
• Conduct Occupational Therapy Assessments to identify occupational performance issues and sensory modulation preferences.
• Provide activity- and participation-focused treatment approaches and train other staff in these methods.

Description du poste

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 9152

• Location: Burnside PARC
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term (until January 2028)
• Salary: Mental Health Occupational Therapist Grade 3 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

A unique opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to join a dedicated multidisciplinary team at Burnside PARCpositively contribute to the multidisciplinary team, and contribute your expertise in clinical meetings, ensuring clinical standards of care are met.

Key responsibilities:

• Participate in collaborative mental health assessment with Mental Health Community Support Services (MHCSS) staff and consumer.
• Simultaneously work collaboratively with consumers, families, carers and MHCSS partner staff in the development, implementation and review of Individual Recovery Plans/Treatment Plans and provision of quality services.
• Conduct Occupational Therapy Assessments, including functional assessments, to identify occupational performance issues and sensory modulation preferences.
• Provide activity- and participation-focused treatment approaches and offer support and training to other staff in these methods (including sensory modulation, driving, vocational, and group work interventions.

About you:

• Excellent interpersonal skills plus the ability to communicate effectively with consumers, families/carers, colleagues and other service providers.
• Commitment to ongoing professional self-development.
• Well-developed skills in writing and an ability to promptly prepare case assessments, individual service plans, discharge summaries and other forms of documentation.

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Whyjoinus?

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
• Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

• Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
• Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

• Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
• Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

• Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services,sitesand operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, anImmunisationStatus Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

Applications close Saturday 31 October 2026 at 11.59pm