$44.77 to $51.46 per hour + salary packaging | Occupational Therapist (Mental Health) Grade 2
Permanent Full Time opportunity | 80 hours per fortnight including a monthly ADO | Part Time applicants encouraged to apply!
About The Role
We are looking for a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join the Secure Extended Care Unit (SECU) in a permanent role. Flexible hours are available, making this an ideal opportunity for those experienced in mental health or therapists interested in transitioning into the field with strong support. You will deliver occupation focused therapy in both group and individual formats, contribute to care planning and discharge processes, and help strengthen our therapeutic program within a collaborative allied health team.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver and evaluate evidence-based individual and group therapy Participate in supervision, professional development and the GMHWS OT network Lead and coordinate the multidisciplinary therapeutic group program Collaborate with clinical teams and Lived and Living Experience Workforce on care planning Lead sensory modulation assessments and interventions Support NDIS applications for SECU consumers
Skills & Experience
AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist (Unrestricted) Approved OT degree or equivalent recognised qualification Minimum two years post-graduate experience
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Interested?
Click APPLY or contact Samantha Giles, Nurse Unit Manager, on 03 5320 6723 for a confidential discussion.
We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.
About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunitiesSalary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidaysAccess to Fitness Passport membershipStaff rewards and recognition programs
Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state's fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia's most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia's most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat
Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.