About the Role

Dandenong Mobile Support and Treatment Service (DMSTS) based in Dandenong, has an exciting opportunity for an Grade 3 Occupational Therapist to join our team. This is a part time (0.8 EFT, 32 hours per week) ongoing position.

This role will see you lead the delivery of innovative, evidence-based occupational therapy services for adults experiencing complex mental health challenges. This is a community based role, working Monday to Friday (8.30AM to 5PM), providing effective mental health care through both clinic-based appointments and home visits

About Us

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service, uniquely positioned to provide comprehensive mental health services across a diverse catchment of nearly one million people. Our Mental Health Program spans community, bed-based, and specialist services, and is supported by research through Southern Synergy. The Dandenong Continuing Care Team is a well-established and passionate team, providing integrated, recovery-oriented care to adults aged 18–65. We pride ourselves on being collaborative, connected, and enthusiastic about continuous improvement and delivering high-quality care.

About You

You’re an experienced Occupational Therapist who is passionate about the role occupation can play in mental health recovery. You enjoy working alongside consumers in their own environments, understanding what matters to them and translating this into practical, meaningful interventions that support independence, participation and recovery.

As a senior clinician, you bring confidence in your clinical practice while remaining curious, reflective and open to new ideas. You’re someone who enjoys sharing your knowledge, supporting others and contributing to the ongoing development of Occupational Therapy within a multidisciplinary mental health team.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Bring strong experience in community mental health and a sound understanding of recovery-oriented, person-centred practice
• Have well-developed assessment, clinical reasoning and therapeutic intervention skills when working with adults experiencing complex mental health challenges
• Are passionate about delivering occupation-focused interventions in real-life environments, including the home, community and vocational settings
• Are confident working autonomously and managing complexity while collaborating closely with the broader multidisciplinary team
• Enjoy providing clinical leadership, sharing your expertise and supporting the development of other clinicians
• Build strong, respectful relationships with consumers, families, carers and external partners, including NDIS providers
• Bring initiative, curiosity and ideas for improving practice and contributing to service development

Why Join Us? 

This is an opportunity to step into a senior Occupational Therapy role where your clinical expertise, ideas and leadership can make a genuine impact — both for the people you support and the team around you.

Working within DMSTS, you’ll have the opportunity to practise Occupational Therapy where everyday life happens. You’ll work alongside consumers in their homes and communities, using occupation-focused interventions to support recovery, independence and meaningful participation. You’ll also have the scope of a Grade 3 position to lead, influence and strengthen Occupational Therapy practice within a supportive multidisciplinary mental health team.

You’ll benefit from:

• A senior clinical role where you can provide leadership and contribute to the development of Occupational Therapy practice
• The opportunity to deliver meaningful, occupation-based interventions in real-life home, community and vocational environments
• A varied and complex caseload that will continue to challenge and develop your clinical expertise
• A collaborative multidisciplinary team with a strong focus on recovery-oriented, person-centred care
• Opportunities to contribute to service improvement, innovation and the ongoing development of community mental health care
• Ongoing professional development, clinical support and broader career pathways across Monash Health
• Monday to Friday business hours, supporting greater consistency and work-life balance
• Salary packaging options to help increase your take-home pay

If you’re looking for a senior OT opportunity where you can remain connected to clinical practice while also growing your leadership and influencing how Occupational Therapy is delivered, this could be a great next step.

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Viol Bellizia, Manager, on 9767 8222.

Supportive Documentation can be found here.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’. Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 16 September 2026

About the Role

We are seeking enthusiastic Grade 2 Occupational Therapists to join the Cranbourne and Pakenham Community Rehabilitation teams! We currently have 2 positions available: 

• Cranbourne based: Full Time (1 EFT), Fixed term position until October 2027
• Pakenham based: Full time (1 EFT), Fixed term position until February 2027

You will be working in a variety of specialisms including (but not limited to): Neurological, Orthopaedic, Cardiac, Pulmonary and General Rehabilitation. Working with a diverse range of clients, no two days will be the same! You will work alongside our talented Occupational Therapists as well as the wider interdisciplinary team delivering high quality home and centre-based therapy. What an exciting opportunity to expand your skills.

About You

You’re an Occupational Therapist who enjoys variety, values teamwork and is passionate about helping people regain independence and get back to the things that matter to them. You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy working with a diverse range of clients and clinical presentations
• Bring strong clinical reasoning and a thoughtful, person-centred approach to care
• Are curious, proactive and keen to continue building your clinical skills
• Enjoy being part of an interdisciplinary team and learning from those around you
• Communicate with warmth and confidence with clients, families and colleagues
• Bring ideas to the table and are open to new ways of working

Experience, Qualification & licence requirements are as per the Supportive Documentation below. 

Why Join Us? 

If you’re looking for a role where you can broaden your clinical skills, work with variety and see the difference your therapy makes in people’s everyday lives, Community Rehabilitation is a great place to grow. You’ll work with a diverse range of clients, across both home and centre-based settings, helping people regain independence, confidence and connection to the things that matter most to them.

Whether you’re an experienced Grade 2 looking for your next opportunity, or a Grade 1 ready to take that next step, you’ll be supported to grow into the clinician you want to become. You’ll have:

• A welcoming and experienced interdisciplinary team around you
• Regular clinical support and mentoring from Senior Occupational Therapists and Team Leaders
• Dedicated Occupational Therapy professional development
• Exposure to a broad range of clinical presentations and rehabilitation streams
• Opportunities to contribute ideas, improve services and build your clinical confidence
• Genuine pathways to continue developing your career within Monash Health

Bring your curiosity, ideas and passion for helping people live well — we’ll provide the support, variety and opportunities to help you grow.

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Shannyn Fetherby, Senior Occupational Therapist on 0410 537 844  or Tamara Jackson, Team Leader Pakenham Community Rehabilitation on 0427 621 382.

Supportive Documentation can be found here.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’. Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 16 September 2026

About the Role

We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist Grade 2 to join our team part-time ongoing at Monash Health in a 0.8EFT position. You will be working within the geriatric evaluation and management (GEM) stream to provide meaningful intervention to older frail adults.

You’ll be part of a large, supportive subacute service, delivering high-quality occupational therapy in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. This is an exciting time to work in GEM with several model of care changes that look at making a real impact to the frail older population. This role is fast-paced, rewarding, and integral to delivering exceptional rehabilitation outcomes.

As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll empower patients to engage in meaningful activities and improve their quality of life. Your day will include:

• Conducting occupational assessments
• Collaboratively setting goals with patients and the multidisciplinary team
• Delivering occupation-based interventions that have a real impact

You’ll work closely with allied health, nursing, and medical staff in a supportive environment that encourages shared learning and joint treatment planning. You will have supervision and support to have hands on clinical learning with:

• Grade 2 peers
• Grade 3 occupational therapists
• Clinical educators
• Clinical grade 4 specialists

About you

You’re a compassionate and skilled clinician who thrives in a team environment and is committed to delivering exceptional care. You bring:

• A patient-centred approach to care
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in subacute clinical settings and experience with a neurological caseload desired
• A passion for enhancing occupational performance and patient experience
• A commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Interest in evidence-based practice, research, and service improvement

Education & licence requirements are are per the supportive documentation below. 

Why Join Us?

There’s something incredibly rewarding about helping an older person get back to the things that matter to them — whether that’s returning home safely, rebuilding their confidence or simply being able to do more for themselves. In GEM, the small wins can make a big difference. As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll have the opportunity to see the impact of your work every day, while being part of a team that genuinely values what you bring.

You’ll also be joining us at an exciting time, as we rethink and evolve how we care for frail older people. Your ideas, experience and OT perspective will have a voice in that change.

And while you’re supporting your patients to achieve their goals, we’ll support you to achieve yours, with:

• A welcoming and collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Strong clinical support from senior OTs, educators and Grade 4 specialists
• Opportunities to grow your skills across specialties, departments and sites
• Career development and progression across a large health service
• Opportunities to contribute to research, quality improvement and service innovation

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Emma Flanagan, Allied Health Manager - Occupational Therapy, on 0434 666 918 or Sarah Brown, Head of Profession - Occupational Therapy, on [email protected].

Supportive Documentation can be found here.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’. Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 15 September 2026

To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos monashhealth.org/careers.

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Grace Sodomaco, Service Manager on 0401 318 910. 

Position Description can be found here

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 16 October, 2026

Forensic Court Liason Officer

Job no: 950104

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide Metro Northern

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Modbury Hospital – MODBURY SA 5092
• Salary: $94,997 - $110,052 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHP2
• Temporary Full time – 37.5 hours per week, up to 14 March 2027

About the Role:

Forensic mental health sits at the intersection of clinical care and the justice system — complex, meaningful, and rarely the same day twice. If you bring a grounded clinical perspective and the ability to navigate court environments with confidence, the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) has a part-time opportunity that will put your skills to genuine use.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Forensic Court Liaison Officer within the NALHN Forensic Mental Health Service, you will provide specialist mental health assessment and consultation across court and justice settings in Adelaide's northern metro region. This is a fixed-term part-time contract through to 14 March 2027.

• Conduct mental health assessments of individuals appearing before court, providing timely clinical opinion to magistrates and legal stakeholders
• Liaise effectively with courts, legal representatives, SA Police, and community services to coordinate care pathways
• Prepare clear, accurate clinical reports suitable for court proceedings
• Support diversion from the criminal justice system where clinically appropriate, connecting consumers to relevant mental health services

What You'll Bring

• Registered with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, or Social Worker with relevant mental health experience
• Demonstrated experience in forensic, acute, or community mental health settings
• Sound understanding of the Mental Health Act 2009 (SA) and relevant legislation governing court-referred assessments
• Ability to prepare concise clinical documentation suitable for use in legal proceedings
• Experience working within or alongside justice, corrections, or court-based systems within SA Health or a comparable health network
• Strong interpersonal skills when engaging consumers in high-pressure or unfamiliar environments

To be eligible for this position, you must have an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification for one of the following Allied Health disciplines working in the service, specifically:

• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with Occupational Therapy Australia
• Appropriate Degree (Master of Clinical Psychology) or equivalent qualification recognised by the PsyBA and general registration with PsyBA and an endorsed area of practice in Clinical area of practice. Hold approved supervisor status with the PsyBA at all levels of supervision; or
• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

About You:

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia, and one of the largest employers in northern Adelaide.

NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality healthcare services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care, as well as primary health care services with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management.

With a commitment for ongoing upgrades to our facilities and the introduction of new services, our priority is delivering exceptional health and wellbeing services that enhance the quality of life for our community.

Our 300-plus Allied Health professionals play an integral role in multidisciplinary teams delivering outstanding care to patients across our acute, subacute and hospital avoidance services.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

At NALHN, we have a strong commitment to providing a clinically interesting professional experience, with structured and supportive education and professional development, and career progression pathways.

Some feedback from current employees about working as Allied Health Professionals in NALHN includes:

“My favourite part about working in NALHN is the close working relationships we have across Allied Health to optimise patient care.”

“I feel like I’m part of a growing and developing service.”

“I love the great team dynamic and the culture of learning and support.”

Our Local Health Network Sites and Services:

NALHN provides a range of hospital (inpatient), outpatient, community and home-based services across multiple sites in Adelaide’s north and north-eastern suburbs, including Aboriginal health, mental health, and GP services.

Lyell McEwin Hospital–the major hospital in northern Adelaide for emergency care, complex and multi-day surgery, medicine, obstetric, paediatrics and outpatient services.

Modbury Hospital–a general hospital with emergency care, elective surgery, medicine, outpatient and sub-acute services, rehabilitation, geriatric and palliative care.

Mental Health Services–adult and older persons mental health services and statewide forensic mental health services, across hospital and community settings.

Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Primary Health Care Services–provides culturally responsive primary healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in-hospital and across four community sites.

Primary Health Care Services–including GP Plus sites at Elizabeth, Modbury and Gilles Plains.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Incremental wage increases in-line with the Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025

Access to experienced clinicians across a broad range of expertise, who are supportive of collegial sharing of skills and knowledge in different therapies and client presentations.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

In addition to this, other benefits of working as a Forensic Court Liaison Officer in NALHN include:

• professional development opportunities. We have a well-established Allied Health Education unit which offers high-quality, targeted in-house training, and under the current enterprise agreement staff are also eligible for a Professional Development Allowance and entitled to claim reimbursement of eligible professional development expenses to allow you to continue to build upon your professional foundations
• opportunities to participate in research. NALHN have an Allied Health Research Chair, who is able to work with clinicians and teams to support clinical research
• regular clinical supervision, allowing you to receive individualised support, learning and development to help you achieve your career goals

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for vulnerable person-related employment – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is–Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 950104

Enquiries:

Sharyn Bayliss

Phone: (08)

E-mail:

Application Closing Date:

25 September 2026 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

950104 - Forensic Court Liaison Officer - Forensic Mental Health - AHP2 - Role Description.pdf

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.

Advertised: 02 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 16 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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Employment Type: Casual

Location: Various Mercy Mental Health locations

Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications

Please clearly state desired area of work in your cover letter

Contact: Central Recruitment team

Email: HSRecruit@mercy.com.au 

Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.

Where there’s care, there’s You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

We are looking for experienced RPN Grade 3's or equivalent to join Mercy Mental Health Casual Bank to cover planned leave and short notice vacancies within the CATT and EMH teams.

• The role of the CATT Clinician is to provide intensive clinical assessment, treatment and support services to known clients who are in acute psychiatric crisis or at risk of relapse.
• The EMH Clinician provides intensive clinical assessment, treatment and support services to clients who are in acute psychiatric crisis who present to Werribee Mercy Hospital ED, PACER or the MMH Triage service.
• In both roles you will form part of a multidisciplinary team & will be required to provide highly responsive & flexible service to consumers & carers.

Qualification/ registration requirements

• Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse with successful completion of a specialist undergraduate psychiatric nursing program or a Post Graduate Psychiatric/mental health nursing qualification or
• An approved degree in Psychology and registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist or
• Registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist or
• A recognised degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

What you’ll bring
 

You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated competency in mental state & risk assessment and the ability to priorities workload.
• Works as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• 12 months experience in an acute role
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and function optimally within a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to document and search appropriate data bases.
• Drivers license

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
• Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.

Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Job Description:

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Permanent, part time, (7.6 hours per week)

About the Role
You will be responsible for the support and professional supervision of Occupational Therapy graduates and novice learners in the Mental Health & Wellbeing and Addiction Medicine program. You will liaise with key stakeholders to ensure all governance and clinical requirements of the program are met.

• Provide strong and effective leadership in Allied Health clinical education
• Maintain the Allied Health Mental Health Graduate program in line with Department of Health model requirements
• Promote a culture of reflection, continuous learning, and workforce development

The classification for this position will be Occupational Therapist Grade 5 AJ15 ($14,7394 per annum pro rata

Your Contribution

• Occupational Therapist currently registered with AHPRA
• Minimum 10years' post graduate experience with highly developed clinical and leadership skills within a mental health & wellbeing service
• A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain

What We Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

About Mental Health
St Vincent's Mental Health provides high-quality, recovery-oriented services for adults and older adults in the Cities of Yarra, Boroondara and parts of Darebin. Service provision is underpinned by a strengths model of recovery, embedded across all parts of the mental health service.

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

• Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

For a copy of the position description please contact Alexandra.Savage@svha.org.au or Jayne.Lewis@svha.org.au 

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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Diversional Therapy Assistant (600064)

Department of Health

Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW

Primary Health North West

Applications must be submitted by Friday 16 October, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

The Team

A part-time Diversional Therapy Assistant is required for a fixed term, to support our Latrobe Adult Day Centre team. If you love working with people in the community to support them to maintain wellness in a social environment, this position will suit you. The Adult Day Centre focuses on working with clients to develop and provide client focused activities, social engagement and bus outings to enhance their wellbeing and social connection as well as supporting carers. You will work with a small team to deliver exceptional experiences for our clients.

The Role

The Adult Day Centres are a service within the Primary Health Team North West, working with clients to identify their needs, develop and provide them with social engagement and support, with a wellness and reablement focus, in a centre environment. Diversional Therapy Assistants contribute to, develop and deliver the Centre program, in collaboration with clients and coordinator, maintain client records, work with clients to develop individual care plans and are expected to abide by the care standards prescribed by Adult Day Centre funding programs.

You will need

• Strong desire to work with community clients in a social environment
• Be adaptable and team focused
• Proficient computer skills and ability to learn computer systems required for the position

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

• Fixed term part time, day worker position, working 15 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join us until 28 August 2027. *Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$70,033 to $75,114 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2025

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Medium Rigid (MR) class Licence and Ancillary Certificate (for driving Public Passenger vehicles).
• Current Driver’s Licence.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Generic Diversional Therapy Assistant OHO3 North NW (Aug 2025).docx

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Susan Hynes

Position: Adult Day Centre Coordinator/Diversional Therapist

Phone number: (03) 6426 2744

Email address: [email protected]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

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Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

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Employment Type: Part-Time, 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Hours: Monday to Friday, 20 hours per week

Salary: As Per the Victorian Public Health Services EBA Occupational Therapist Grade 5

Location: Across Mercy Mental Health Sites 

Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications

Contact: For job applications contact Brian Jackson Senior Nurse E: JacksonB@mercy.com.au; For Allied Health Educator enquiries contact SHermez@mercy.com.au

Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.

Where there’s care, there’s You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

This is a Mental Health Early Career Opportunity to develop a pipeline of allied health occupational therapists into Mercy Mental Health and Wellbeing services. This position is funded to uplift educator resources that support the graduate Occupational therapists.

The Primary focus of the role is to:

• In the design, coordination and delivery of professional development activities for staff to meet the needs of the service.
• Provide hands on teaching and clinical support to Graduate Occupational Therapy cohort.
• The position also has a key role in supporting, reviewing and evaluating graduate programs.
• This Position will support the occupational therapist undergraduate program with a coordinated, comprehensive education framework to address organizational, discipline and individual professional development needs.
• The incumbent also contributes to the training and education activities to the broader Mercy Mental Health Program as part of the Learning and Development Team. 

What you’ll bring

You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to learning cohorts.
• Proven ability to work in advanced area of education coordination for professional practice for the occupational therapy discipline.
• The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Advanced clinical supervision and reflective practice skills.
• Specialist mental health occupational therapy experience.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Post Qualification Experience – 5 years.
• A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.

Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Job Description:

Role title: Allied Health Worker (Casual) Occupational Therapy

Role grade: Occupational Therapist, Level 1-2

Shift details: Monday to Friday role working up to 5 days per week

Department and location: Occupational Therapy, St Vincent’s Public Hospital, Sydney

Salary: $40.05 to $55.42 Per hour + Casual Loading + Super + Salary Packaging

Welcome to St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney

Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.

Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As Sydney’s premier and iconic inner-city public hospital, we serve the entire population, providing world-class care to all people, including the most vulnerable in our community. Across our renowned precinct, we feature cutting-edge programs and surgery infrastructure, fostering clinical excellence and professional growth.

Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high-frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.

Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

About the role

• Monday to Friday role, working up to 5 days per week, providing a high-quality Occupational Therapy service to inpatients across St Vincent’s Hospital, including Acute Inpatients, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, with flexibility to support other clinical areas and participate in a weekend roster as required
• Determine patients’ occupational needs through standardised and functional assessments, designing and implementing patient-centred interventions with a focus on therapy, discharge planning and patient flow
• Contribute to the evaluation of Occupational Therapy services, including the collection of activity and outcome data
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and research within Occupational Therapy
• Promote the responsible and effective use of Occupational Therapy equipment, departmental and organisational resources

About you

• Current Australian Occupational Therapy Registration (AHPRA) and a hold a current unrestricted NSW Class C Driver’s License
• Previous post-graduate Occupational Therapy experience in acute and sub-acute hospital settings across various clinical areas including neurology, general medicine/surgery, and rehabilitation within a multidisciplinary team context
• Demonstrated experience in clinical management with the ability to apply clinical reasoning skills and independent professional judgment on routine matters
• Demonstrated experience with quality improvement and a commitment to ongoing professional development
• Knowledge of current standards of Occupational Therapy clinical practice / Code of Ethics

What we can offer you

• Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income
• World-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutes
• Excellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiatives
• Cutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre
• Community: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol care
• Professional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships
• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations
• Coming from NSW Health?: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlements

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 28th September 2026.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert. 

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

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Code of Conduct:

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Grade 2 Dietitian | Secure Extended Care Unit (SECU)| Part-time 0.4 EFT (32 hours per fortnight) | Ongoing | Dandenong Hospital

About the Role

Are you a Dietitian looking for an opportunity to make a real and lasting impact?

Join our Secure Extended Care Unit (SECU), where nutrition plays an important role in supporting recovery, wellbeing and successful community reintegration. 

As part of a collaborative team that includes Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Exercise Physiologists, Music Therapists, Psychiatrists and Nurses, you will play a pivotal role in delivering dietetic services that support consumers’ recovery and promote reintegration into the community.

You will play an integral role within SECU, providing comprehensive nutrition assessment, intervention and monitoring to support consumers’ physical health, mental wellbeing and recovery goals. This includes completing initial dietetic assessments, developing and reviewing individualised nutrition care plans, and providing ongoing dietetic management for consumers with a range of nutrition-related conditions and concerns. The Dietitian contributes specialist expertise to the multidisciplinary team by participating in clinical reviews, case discussions and care planning, supporting the management of nutrition-related illnesses, monitoring nutritional outcomes, and partnering with Diabetes Educators to ensure consumers with diabetes receive appropriate education and support. Also contributing to the ward’s group program and promotes healthy lifestyle interventions in collaboration with the broader rehabilitation team.

About Us

The Secure Extended Care Unit (SECU) is a 50 bed unit based at Dandenong Hospital that provides medium to long-term inpatient treatment and rehabilitation for people who have continuous and severe symptoms of mental illness. Monash Health SECU accepts people from the catchment areas of; Eastern Health, Peninsula Health, Monash Health and Alfred Health. Our collaborative multi-disciplinary team is made up of; Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Clinical and Neuro Psychologists, Exercise Physiologist, Dietician, Music Therapist, Psychiatrists and Mental Health Nurses. The multi-disciplinary team provide treatment and psychosocial rehabilitation programs optimising individual function, for return to community living.  NDIS plays an integral part in providing psychosocial support and care for our consumers and families during their stay supporting community transition.

About You

You are a qualified and dedicated Dietician who brings both clinical experience and a deep commitment to recovery-focused mental health care.

To thrive in this role you will bring:

• A proactive, patient-centred approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality care
• Enthusiasm for collaborative multidisciplinary teamwork
• A passion for growing your clinical skills, expanding your knowledge and supporting the development of others
• An approved undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Eligibility for membership with Dietitians Australia
• Eligibility for Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) membership

In Return

As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:

• Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options
• Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth
• Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence
• Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance
• Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways
• Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging

At Monash Health, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Grace Sodomaco, Service Manager on 0401 318 910.

Position Description documentation can be found here.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 15 September, 2026.