Community Mental Health Services | Latrobe Regional Health
Classification: OT Grade 1 Year 3
Employment Type: Full-time, 12-month fixed-term graduate program
Immunisation Category: A
About the Role
Latrobe Regional Health is offering an exciting opportunity for Graduate Occupational Therapists to begin their career in mental health through our Graduate Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Program.
This structured 12-month program supports new graduates and early-career Occupational Therapists to develop clinical mental health skills within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.
You will complete two six-month rotations across Community Mental Health Services, negotiated based on your interests and supervision availability.
With a protected workload, regular clinical supervision, reflective practice, and ongoing education and training, you'll be well supported as you transition into mental health practice, with opportunities for ongoing employment within LRH Mental Health Services.
Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver strengths-based, biopsychosocial and recovery-oriented care focused on occupational performance and participation
* Participate in biopsychosocial and occupational assessments, interventions, group work and sensory modulation
* Contribute to NDIS screening and assessment processes
* Work collaboratively with consumers, families, carers, supporters and communities to promote recovery and wellbeing
* Provide safe, ethical care in line with the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act and relevant legislation
* Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, including the Lived Experience workforce
* Commit to evidence-based practice and contribute to growing evidence through research and quality improvement
* Engage in regular clinical supervision, education and professional development
About you
You are a motivated graduate Occupational Therapist with a strong interest in mental health, a commitment to recovery-oriented practice, and a desire to grow within a supportive clinical environment.
Personal attributes include:
* Integrity and professionalism
* Compassion and empathy
* Strong communication skills
* Teamwork and collaboration
* Adaptability and respect for diversity
Essential Qualifications & Requirements
* Approved degree in Occupational Therapy enabling eligibility for OTA membership
* Current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA)
* Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care
* Knowledge of contemporary occupational therapy practice in mental health
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work collaboratively and take responsibility for own practice
* Current Victorian driver's licence
Desirable:
* Student placement in mental health
* Experience in a related health or wellbeing setting
Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:
* Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
* Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
* Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
* A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
* Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
* Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.
Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Elainor McAllister, Acting Psychiatric Nurse Consultant via email: for a confidential discussion.
Please click here for a copy of the Position Description
About us
Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.
LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.
Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.
Diversity and inclusion
We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email:
How to apply
Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.
Applications close: 27 January 2026
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Before commencement, the successful applicant will
Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.