Occupational Therapist | Group Program Brief Interventions Team

St Vincent's Health Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 92,944 - 106,834; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development opportunities

Employee counselling services

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

St Vincent's Health Australia is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Group Program Brief Interventions Team in Melbourne. This part-time role involves providing targeted OT interventions for consumers experiencing mental health challenges, while co-facilitating group programs. Candidates should have a degree in Occupational Therapy, AHPRA registration, and relevant experience in mental health settings.

The position offers excellent benefits including salary packaging and a supportive work environment focused on professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience providing OT specific interventions for mental health conditions.
• Ability to engage consumers, families, and carers in treatment planning.
• Experience in developing and evaluating group programs.

Responsibilities

• Build therapeutic relationships with consumers and their families.
• Utilize OT skills for assessments and interventions.
• Develop and implement group programs for consumers.

Skills

Therapeutic relationships

Group program facilitation

Assessment and intervention skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

AHPRA registration

2 years post-graduate qualifications in mental health

Job description

## Occupational Therapist | Group Program Brief Interventions TeamApplylocations: VIC - Melbourne, Eastern Suburbstime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: July 12, 2026 (30 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR149314## Job Description:* Excellent benefits including salary packaging* Hawthorn and Clarendon location* Challenging and rewarding work environment* Permanent, part time, **4 days per week****About the Role** You are an Occupational Therapist who has experience in providing OT specific interventions (e.g function and capacity, sensory modulation, social skills, activity/vocation or drug and alcohol interventions) for consumers experiencing mental health conditions. You will also have experience in co-facilitating group programs alongside other disciplines.* Build a therapeutic relationship with consumers, families and carers and actively engage them in the planning, delivery and evaluation of their treatment.* Utilise OT specific skills to provide assessment and interventions for consumers based on their identified goals for recovery.* Develop, implement and evaluate group programs for consumersClassifications for this position will range from Occupational Therapist Grade 3 YB24 to YB 27($92,944 - $106,834 per annum pro rata)**Your Contribution*** Degree in Occupational Therapy* Current AHPRA registration* 2 years post graduate qualifications in mental health* A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain**What We Offer*** A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs* Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling* Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities* Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!* Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation* Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals* Culture of continuous improvement**About St Vincent's Mental Health**The St Vincent’s Mental Health Programs are looking for people who are creative and imaginative. We pride ourselves on seeking out and recruiting people who truly care and are warm and friendly. We are looking for like-minded staff who are passionate, enjoy teamwork, and who come to work to make a difference to people’s lives. If this is you, we would love to hear from you.**Working at St Vincent’s** St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.**Application*** Please attach your resume and cover letter to your applicationShortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.**We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.**Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHMSVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).## Closing Date:11 July 2026 11:59pm## Reconciliation Action Plan:*At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.**For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]*