A career in forensic mental health is diverse, challenging and deeply rewarding. At Forensicare, you’ll be part of a team that makes a real difference.

We’re seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team delivering outpatient mental health services in the Lara precinct based at the new Western Plains Correctional Centre.

About the Role

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you’ll provide specialist assessment and intervention to patients within forensic settings. You’ll work collaboratively with patients and the clinical team to identify treatment priorities, promote meaningful engagement in occupations, and support recovery and reintegration.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assess and improve occupational performance through functional analysis, risk assessment, and therapeutic engagement.
• Support development of life roles and skills for community adaptation and integration.
• Lead on occupational performance issues and promote engagement in meaningful activities.
• Provide expert consultation to the multidisciplinary team and custodial staff.
• Contribute to the team’s understanding of consumer needs through discipline-specific insights.

About You

You’re a skilled Occupational Therapist with:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience (preferred).
• Strong mental health expertise; forensic experience highly desirable.
• A commitment to ethical practice and the OT Australia Code of Conduct.
• Proven ability to build rapport and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• A solid understanding of occupational performance theories, including the Model of Human Occupation.
• Experience supervising other Occupational Therapists.

What You’ll Need

• Approved degree in Occupational Therapy recognised for membership of Occupational Therapy Australia – Australian Association of Occupational Therapists.
• Registration with AHPRA.
• Willingness to register qualifications on eCredential.

Why Forensicare?

• Make a real impact in the lives of people living with the dual stigma of mental illness and offending.
• Work across diverse correctional environments with opportunities to apply and grow your specialist skills.
• Be part of a supportive, expert-led team committed to curiosity, compassion and recovery-focused care.

*Please Note - Applications will be reviewed and interviewed as they are received. Advertising may close earlier than indicated.

A culture where people matter.

• Excellent supervision and investment in the skill development of all our team members.
• Well defined career pathways existing across our Directorates with multi-disciplined Teams.
• Salary Packaging Options available – Mortgage, Rent, Car, Expenses
• A leading, multi-faceted approach to safety, with unparalleled strategic, practical, individualised and team-based supports to minimise risks and fear and maximise safety and security, underpinned by our workplace health and safety strategy.
• Celebration and reward for good performance, through employee recognition.
• Access to an employee assistance program – an external, confidential, self-referral employee wellbeing program, for personal or work-related matters.
• A mental health and wellbeing program providing psychological, peer support and critical incidence response programs.

Eligibility

• Influenza and Immunisation Evidence
• This position is subject to a Police Check

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of RESPONSIVENESS, INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.