Occupational Therapist, Grade 4 - Aged Persons Mental Health (Unit 3)
Dandenong, VIC, AU, 3175
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Make a meaningful difference in Aged Persons Mental Health
About the Role
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding role with flexibility and the opportunity to make a real difference?
Join our Aged Persons Mental Health team at Dandenong Hospital, where you'll provide specialist occupational therapy care to older adults in an inpatient mental health setting. This permanent 0.4 FTE (2 days per week) opportunity offers the chance to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team while helping consumers maximise their independence, wellbeing and recovery.
Work every Friday, with the flexibility to negotiate your second working day to suit your lifestyle.
As the Grade 4 Occupational Therapist, you'll provide clinical leadership and deliver recovery-focused, person-centred care through comprehensive assessment, therapeutic intervention and discharge planning.
About Us
Monash Health Mental Health Services provides a range of community, bed-based and specialist services covering the Casey, Cardinia, Greater Dandenong, Kingston and Monash LGAs – a population of nearly one million. The Program has several clinical units including three adult units (Casey, Dandenong and Clayton), an Early in Life Mental Health Service (comprising Perinatal & infant, child, and adolescent services), Young Persons’ Mental Health Service, Psychology and Specialist Services (PsySS), Drug & Alcohol service and Gender Dysphoria Clinic.
About You
You are a passionate and dedicated mental health professional who values recovery-oriented, person-centred care. You bring empathy, creativity, and strong clinical reasoning to your work, enabling you to engage meaningfully with consumers, families, and support networks.
You thrive in a multidisciplinary team environment, are confident working independently, and demonstrate initiative in supporting consumers to achieve their goals. Your communication and interpersonal skills allow you to collaborate effectively and advocate for positive outcomes.
You are committed to continuous learning, reflective practice, and contributing to a culture of safety, inclusion, and hope.
In Return
This is an opportunity to combine meaningful clinical work with excellent work-life balance.
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:
- Permanent part-time flexibility – enjoy a 0.4 FTE role with every Friday as your fixed working day and the flexibility to negotiate your second day.
- 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 this opportunity further, please reach out to Chinchu Francis, Nurse Manager, on 0436 024 432.
Supportive Documentation can be found here.
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
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.
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: 3 August 2026