Occupational Therapist Grade 2

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• Permanent, full-time Grade 2 opportunity
• $ $51.21 per hour (based on classification level)
• Build your leadership skills with peer support programs, professional development and portfolio responsibilities

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About the Secure Extended Care Unit

The Secure Extended Care Unit (SECU) is part of the Mental Health Division at Austin Health. SECU is a 25-bed regional service which provides a rehabilitation and recovery service to individuals aged 18 years and above with severe, unremitting mental health symptoms and complex needs and who need the support of a secure environment.

The SECU provides therapeutic care in a contained and structured environment. Occupational Therapy in SECU provides psychosocial assessments and interventions and assists in supporting the long-term recovery for clients and their family.

About the role 

As the Occupational Therapist, you will work with patients who have complex functional and psychosocial needs to achieve their long-term wellness and recovery goals, using evidenced based Occupational Therapy interventions and assessments. 

A regular day will see you:   

• Formulate often complex community support frameworks with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to actively support patients' access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) with the aim of patients returning to their communities.
• Participate in quality supervision and training.
• Contribute to a positive workplace culture that prioritises wellbeing and personal growth in a supportive team environment.

About you 

You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You are someone who wants to make a difference for patients in a secure metal health inpatient setting; you'll bring energy and drive to your work and have a keen interest in developing your occupational therapy skills and profile on the unit.

You'll further bring with you: 

• Relevant qualification as an Occupational Therapist (as detailed in the position description)
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally
• Valid Victorian driver's licence

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Jiji Jacob, Nurse Unit Manager at 

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Friday 9 January 2026