Occupational Therapist - Grade 2 - Mental Health and Wellbeing Service

• Full time temporary until June 30 2026 | Excellent leave entitlements
• Lilydale location | Car parking onsite | Close to cafes and shops
• Opportunity that will afford you growth and influence as a clinician

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

Yarra Ranges Local Mental Health and Wellbeing Service

The Yarra Ranges Mental Health and Wellbeing Local in Lilydale offers free, voluntary, and easily accessible mental health support without the need for referrals. These services provide safe, inclusive, and community-connected care for individuals aged 26 and over, including those with co-occurring alcohol and drug support needs. Working alongside Wellways, Access Health and Community, and Oonah, we are reimagining mental health and wellbeing through a "no wrong door" approach—focused on participant choice, empowerment, and support close to home. Join us and be part of shaping the future of community-based mental health services in Victoria.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Mental Health Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team at the Yarra Ranges Mental Health and Wellbeing Local. The Grade Two Occupational Therapist, will provide services to people experiencing a range of mental health and wellbeing challenges. The role embodies Victoria's Mental Health and Wellbeing Workforce Capability Framework's commitment to a transformed system. You will empower participants on their recovery journey, working collaboratively within a strengths based, trauma informed and person centred framework. The role will work in partnership with participants, families, carers, supporters and other service providers to support personal recovery and to enable them to participate in occupations that bring meaning and satisfaction to their everyday lives, providing high quality occupational therapy and mental health treatment, care and support. The Grade Two Occupational Therapist will work as part of a multidisciplinary Local's team of varying experience fostering a collaborative environment that prioritises participants' needs and enhances service delivery. There will be a strong learning and development culture within the team with a focus on growth learning, reflective practice, supervision and self-care. This role will also be supported by an Eastern Health Occupational Therapy educator. The role will support participants at the main site in Lilydale, across smaller satellite sites across the region and via outreach in participants home and other community settings.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
• AHPRA registration and registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
• Experience in the provision of evidence based occupational therapy assessment and interventions in a mental health setting.
• Knowledge of the mental health sector, including roles and workings of mental health teams and relevant community resources and services to support people with mental illness.
• Experience in delivering, recovery oriented mental health practice.
• Ability to engage participants, families, carers and supporters in the development and implementation of individualised plans designed to promote, foster and sustain personal recovery.
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for).

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability - within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

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Contact Person: Rebecca Ponchard

Contact Number: 0437 709 838

Contact Email: [email protected]

Job Posting End Date: 11/06/2025

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)

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Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day