Title:  Allied Health Group Facilitator

Allied Health Group facilitator - Art Therapist / Occupational therapist

• Permanent Part-Time | 48 hours per fortnight
• Box Hill Hospital | Local cafes, shops and parks
• Strong multi-disciplinary team supporting AOD consumers engaged in detox

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.

About the role

The Allied Health Group facilitator plays a key role in embedding discipline specific therapeutic interventions within a structured program of recovery-focused activities in the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) inpatient setting.  This role is central to supporting consumers during detoxification and early recovery through the delivery of evidence-informed group and individual interventions.    

Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team, the Allied Health Group facilitator collaborates with consumers to support their recovery journey, with a focus on trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care.  This includes the intersection of trauma, mental health and wellbeing, and co-occurring substance use.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Either:  

• Approved Masters in Art Therapy or other qualification approved for membership of The Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Therapies Association (ANZACATA) or PACFA membership  

• Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency.  

• A minimum of 12 months post graduate experience as a registered Occupational Therapist in mental health and or AOD 

• Experience in inpatient or withdrawal/detox settings. 

• Experience facilitating group therapy sessions, conducting assessments, and working with individuals with substance use disorders. 

• Ability to apply discipline specific professional knowledge and judgment in the provision of creative/ recreational group facilitation 

• For occupational therapists:  an understanding of evidenced based practice and models of occupational therapy (including Occupational Formulation, the Model of Human Occupation and Canadian Model of Occupational Participation), related occupational assessment and their application in clinical practice. 

• Ability to contribute to and deliver an efficient and effective creative/occupational model of service to AOD consumers  

• Knowledge of group therapy theories, techniques, and dynamics, including facilitation skills, group process, stages of group development, and strategies for managing group interactions.  

• Knowledge and the ability to provide effective interventions including emotional regulation and sensory interventions with consumers with substance us, mental health and trauma 

• Demonstrate a commitment to work with consumers, carers and families within a recovery framework 

• Experience in working with consumers with mental illness and co- occurring disorders 

• Ability to work autonomously and to work within a multidisciplinary team 

• A demonstrated commitment to learning through analysis of own performance, engaging in clinical supervision and professional development, and a commitment to applying new knowledge to practice 

• To possess good interpersonal and organisational skills, and the ability to prepare and deliver written and verbal reports of a high standard 

• Ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality of a high standard 

Desirable 

• Post graduate qualifications in addiction, mental health or a related field 

• Experience working in the AOD field or additional certifications in addiction counselling or group therapy are highly regarded. 

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.

Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.

What we offer

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

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all of our 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.

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.

Please click here for the Position Description

Contact Person: Pauline Kelly

Contact Number: 0403 104 891

Contact Email: pauline.kelly@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 1st July 2026

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) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

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