Senior Occupational Therapist - Local Mental Health & Wellbeing Service

Western Health; Melton; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Western Health is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist for the Melton Local Mental Health & Wellbeing Service. This role combines advanced OT leadership with clinical governance and service development within the Melton Local team.

The position offers full-time ongoing employment, with Accrued Day Off, and a focus on recovery-oriented care, supervision, and collaboration with partners to meet community needs.

Qualifications

• Approved degree in occupational therapy or equivalent qualification.
• Current general registration with the OT Board of Australia via AHPRA.
• Minimum five years' experience as a registered Occupational Therapist.
• Public mental health experience or equivalent setting.
• Advanced knowledge of OT theory, models, assessments and interventions.
• Strong recovery-oriented practice understanding and compliance with Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervision, consultation and service development capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced OT assessment and intervention for adults and older adults with mental health needs.
• Deliver individual, family, carer and group-based therapeutic interventions.
• Provide clinical advice and OT consultation to staff, partners and stakeholders.
• Contribute to service development as the Melton Local grows.
• Build referral pathways with local health and community services.
• Support consumer participation in meaningful activities within the community.
• Supervise and support Grade 2 and 3 OTs and staff where appropriate.

Skills

OT leadership

Recovery-oriented practice

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

OT degree

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapist - Local Mental Health & Wellbeing Service

• Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing (with monthly Accrued Day Off)
• Salary: Mental Health OT Grade 4 $110K-$126K + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join Western Health in a senior clinical role based within the Melton Local Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.

This is a Western Health position embedded within the Melton Local. The successful applicant will be employed and line-managed by Western Health while working day to day as part of the integrated Melton Local team.

The Melton Local provides adults and older adults with a welcoming, accessible entry point to mental health and wellbeing support. Mind Australia is the lead agency in a consortium with IPC Health, Western Health and Thorne Harbour Health. Together, the partners provide integrated clinical, wellbeing, therapeutic and alcohol and other drug support, with consumers at the centre of their treatment, support and care coordination.

Key responsibilities:

As the Grade 4 Occupational Therapist, you will provide advanced occupational therapy leadership, assessment, intervention and consultation within the Melton Local. You will work closely with clinicians, lived and living experience workers and other service partners to support coordinated, recovery-oriented care.

You will:

• Provide advanced occupational therapy assessment and intervention to consumers with a range of mental health and psychosocial needs.
• Deliver individual, family, carer and group-based therapeutic interventions.
• Provide clinical advice and occupational therapy consultation to Western Health staff, consortium partners and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to service development as the Melton Local continues to grow and respond to community demand.
• Build relationships and referral pathways with local health, community, NDIS, vocational and employment services.
• Support consumers to participate in meaningful activities and live the life of their choosing within their community.
• Provide supervision, guidance and discipline-specific support to Grade 2 and Grade 3 Occupational Therapists and other staff where appropriate.
• Contribute to education, research, quality improvement and the ongoing development of occupational therapy practice within the service.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An approved degree in occupational therapy or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Current general registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia through AHPRA.
• A minimum of five years' experience practising as a registered Occupational Therapist.
• Experience working in public mental health or a similar mental health setting.
• Advanced knowledge of occupational therapy theory, models, assessments and interventions.
• A strong understanding of recovery-oriented practice and the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervision, consultation and service-development capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary and multi-agency environment.

This position offers an opportunity to combine advanced occupational therapy practice with clinical leadership and service development while remaining connected to Western Health's occupational therapy discipline and working within the innovative Melton Local model.

About Western Health

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.

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.

Ready to make an impact?

Closing date: 11:59pm on 2 December 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Cassie Low via **********@wh.org.au.

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, sites and 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, an Immunisation Status 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.