Title:  Occupational Therapist - Mental Health

Occupational Therapist Grade 3 – Mental Health 

• Temporary full-time | 5 weeks annual leave + monthly day off included 
• Ringwood East | Maroondah Community Care Unit
• Collaborative multidisciplinary teams | Work alongside professionals from diverse fields 

About the role

Maroondah Community Care Unit (CCU) is a mental health rehabilitation unit part of the Adult and Older Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Program. It is a 20-bed community based 24/7 residential facility that features a highly structured and supported physical environment. The CCU operates under a recovery-orientated model of care, providing a collaborative and consumer centered treatment approach to assist consumers in reaching their individual recovery goals and maintain wellness.

As the Occupational Therapist, you will work collaboratively with consumers, carers, families, and multidisciplinary service providers to deliver high-quality, recovery-focused care. You will provide comprehensive occupational therapy assessments, interventions, and consultation services that support individuals in achieving their recovery goals and enhancing their independence.

In this role, you will deliver person-centred care through a combination of individual and group interventions, case management, discharge planning, and education for consumers and their support networks. You will also liaise closely with internal and external services to ensure coordinated care and positive outcomes for consumers transitioning through their recovery journey.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency.
• A minimum of 12 months’ experience as a registered Occupational Therapist.
• Sound theoretical knowledge and demonstrated ability in the delivery and evaluation of a range of high-quality occupational therapy services to consumers, families and carers within a mental health setting.
• Understanding of evidenced based practice and models of occupational therapy, related occupational assessment and their application in clinical practice.
• Experience and understanding of NDIS for people with psychosocial disability.
• Knowledge of the mental health sector, including roles and workings of mental health teams and relevant community resources and services to support people experiencing mental health challenges.
• A full driver’s licence.

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.

About 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.

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 and supportive teams
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion 
• Fitness passport for work-life balance 
• Employee assistance program accessible to 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 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 applications.

Please click here to view the Position Description.

Contact Person: Kim Irvine

Contact Number: 0477 337 911

Contact Email: Kim.Irvine@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: Monday 7 September 2026

Need help submitting your application?

Contact the Hiring Manager listed in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (option 1) for support.

Click here for the Candidate Guide for help with our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action

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