Job Overview
Senior Occupational Therapist – St Albans Community Care Units (Part‑time, 32 hours/week).
Salary: Grade 3 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging.
About the Role
The Grade 3 Occupational Therapist at St Albans Community Care Unit plays a pivotal role in delivering high‑quality, recovery‑orientated rehabilitation for consumers experiencing long term mental illness. As a senior clinician, you will lead occupational therapy practice across the program – providing advanced assessments, guiding therapeutic interventions, supporting functional recovery and driving quality improvements. You will mentor and supervise junior staff, shape the group program, and contribute expert discipline‑specific leadership within a multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide advanced Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention, including Functional Capacity Assessment and sensory modulation approaches, to support consumers' recovery and independence.
* Lead and coordinate the CCU group program, working collaboratively with the Grade 1 OT to design, deliver, and evaluate evidence‑based therapeutic groups.
* Offer discipline‑specific leadership within the multidisciplinary team by contributing expert clinical advice, supporting decision‑making, and modelling high‑quality, recovery‑orientated care.
* Lead the NDIS portfolio for CCU, supporting the team and other case managers with access requests, preparing high‑quality functional capacity reports, consulting with support coordinators, and ensuring that consumers receive proper supports aligned with their recovery goals.
* Manage a consumer caseload as Case Manager, including participation in intake assessments, multidisciplinary reviews, and discharge planning.
* Strengthen partnerships with external agencies, including NDIS providers, community teams, employment agencies to enhance functional outcomes for consumers.
* Support the Program Manager and Team Leader with delegated leadership duties, contributing to operational and strategic priorities of St. Albans Community Care Units.
Qualifications & Experience
* Current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and completion of an approved Occupational Therapy degree.
* Minimum 5 years experience working in mental health, with demonstrated skills in assessment, therapeutic engagement and evidence‑based intervention.
* Proven ability to complete Functional Capacity Assessments, deliver sensory modulation interventions, run group programmes, and provide specialist OT‑led rehabilitation within a multidisciplinary environment.
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a diverse 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. Western Health operates four acute public hospitals, multiple community hospitals and residential aged care facilities. Our culture values innovation, diversity and community impact.
Compensation & 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.
Apply Now
If you're passionate about compassionate care, 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 sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing Date
11:59 pm on 19 December 2025.
Enquiries
For further information about this role, contact Tegan Erichsen via
EEO Statement
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.
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