Occupational Therapist, Grade 2 - Adult Mental Health

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About the Role

Join our team as a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist on a part time (48 hours per fortnight), fixed term basis until May 2026. This position will be based at Monash Medical Centre in Clayton. 

In consultation with the PARCS MDT, the incumbent will be responsible for the provision of an effective Occupational Therapy service to inpatients of the Clayton PARCS and Mental Health Program. The position will utilise group and individual programmes, including Occupational Therapy specific assessments and interventions. The position will provide leadership to the Grade 1 OT and represent Occupational Therapy at a broader program level.

About Us

PARCS has 10 beds and offers a short-term stay (2-4 weeks) focussed on assisting consumers to meet their identified recovery goals. Referrals are received from inpatient units, community teams as well as external stakeholders (consumer/family/GP/Private mental health practitioners). The successful applicant will provide clinical and recovery-oriented care to consumers in a community mental health residential setting. The PARCS service is operated in partnership with an NGO – Well Ways. The model for PARCS sees a strong commitment for Monash Health and the NGO staff to work together in providing seamless recovery-oriented care to consumers during their stay.

About You

You are a dedicated and experienced Occupational Therapist with advanced clinical skills in assessment, intervention, case management, and discharge planning across a variety of care settings. You are passionate about delivering person-centred care and apply contemporary evidence-based practice to support health and wellbeing through meaningful occupation.

You thrive in complex service environments and are confident navigating systems such as My Aged Care, NDIS, mental health services, and the Statewide Equipment Program. You bring emerging leadership capabilities, actively contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and enjoy mentoring junior staff and students. Your approach to care is culturally responsive, ethically sound, and digitally proficient.

You’re looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, multidisciplinary team while continuing to grow your professional capabilities and contribute to a culture of excellence.

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapist or Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent.
• Current general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – Occupational Therapy, with no restrictions (cannot have a non-practising registration) 
  

In Return

As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:

• Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options.
• Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth.
• Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
• Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance.
• Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging.

At Monash Health, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation. 

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Bradley Morton on 0417 016 771.

Position Description can be found here.
Role Statement can be found here. 

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’. Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 23 July 2025