Occupational Therapist

Requisition No: 5624

Executive Division: Operations

Division: Mental Health & Wellbeing Services

Program: Mental Health Services

Department: Community Team Outer - MWAMHS

Enterprise Agreement:

Job Function: Allied Health Professionals

Project:

• Location: Melton Community Services
• Employment Type: Ongoing, Full Time
• Salary: OT Grade 1 - Year 2 to Year 5 (YB14 to YB 17) + Super + Salary Packaging

About the role

The Adult and Older Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing services, otherwise known as "Locals", are a key recommendation from Victoria's Royal Commission into the mental health service system. As such, the Locals are a key feature of the current system transformation.

The Locals will provide a continuum of care and support including clinical interventions, wellbeing supports, and therapeutic support through an integrated mental health and alcohol and other drug framework approach.

Mind Australia is the lead agency in a consortium which comprises of IPC Health, Western Health and Thorne Harbour Health, who will deliver the Melton Local. Our shared vision is a Melton Local that delivers integrated care and support that puts the person accessing the service at the very centre of their treatment, support and care coordination using a range of evidence informed approaches. The consortium is committed to embedding lived and living experience within all aspects of the service including program design and evaluation, leadership, service delivery and governance.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform occupational therapy assessment and intervention in practice areas including sensory modulation, group work, vocation and driving
• Provide comprehensive and flexible therapeutic support
• Apply professional judgement within the role, adapting routine clinical practice based on valid and reliable evidence for people with mental health and complex care needs
• Contribute to a workplace that values lived experience and the inclusion of consumers, carers and families in the work we do
• Ensure all performance targets as set by Mind are met
• Attend and participate in all components of the OT & SW Entry Level Program

About you:

• Current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist
• An understanding of the concept of Recovery as it relates to mental health
• Demonstrated understanding of occupational therapy theory, models and their application in clinical settings.
• Ability to undertake a range of occupational therapy assessments and interventions, including individual, family, group work and community liaison

Position Description

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include

oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about recovery-oriented mental health care, we'd love to hear from you, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.

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.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 4 November 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Cassie Low on

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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 does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.