Occupational Therapist, Grade 3 - Mental Health

Job Requisition ID:  6921

Legal Entity:  Monash Health

Location: 

Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168

Employment Type:  Full Time Fixed Term and / or Part Time Fixed Term

Posting Date:  9 Apr 2026

Monash Health is a great place to work

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care across south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations; via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes.

Are you currently part of the team at Monash Health? Use your network login to access the Monash Health Careers portal and discover all the job opportunities open to you, to support growing your career within the organisation.

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Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives. 

 About the Role

Join our team as an Occupational Therapist (Grade 3) within Adult Mental Health on a full time, fixed term basis until May 2026. This position is to work at The Atherton Rd Hub Oakleigh.

In this role, you will work within the multi-disciplinary team and be accountable for the provision of effective Occupational Therapy services to consumers, carers and the community using assessments and individual and group interventions.

• Work independently to deliver evidence-based assessment, therapeutic care, and discharge planning that supports recovery and wellbeing.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance to colleagues to enhance person-centred mental health care.
• Support a caseload of consumers through assertive outreach, delivering occupation-based interventions in everyday settings (e.g. home management, budgeting, community participation, and work or study engagement).
• Collaborate with carers, families, and NDIS staff to strengthen discharge planning and build capacity for recovery.
• Conduct cognitive and functional assessments, developing compensatory and sensory modulation strategies to support self-regulation and daily participation.
• Complete home assessments to identify risks and recommend modifications that promote safety, independence, and engagement.

About Us 

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 

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 Caroline Le Brun, Acting CCT Manager, on 0436 370 334.

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: 10 May 2026

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