Mental Health Occupational Therapist

Title: Mental Health Occupational Therapist

Requisition ID: 6656

Location

Lilydale, VIC, AU, 3140

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Job Posting Date: 2 Jul 2026

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Mental Health Occupational Therapist - Grade 3

Temporary full-time | 5 weeks annual leave + monthly day off included

Lilydale servicing the Yarra Ranges | Join the Mental Health Wellbeing Program

Supportive workplace culture | Focus on employee wellbeing and development

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.

About the role

Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals are being established as an integral part of the reform to Victoria’s mental health system consistent with the Final Report Recommendations from the Royal Commission. The Royal Commission called for a transformed system - one that is compassionate, holistic, focused on prevention, promotes wellbeing, and places Lived Experience at the center of leadership and decision-making.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join the Mental Health and Wellbeing Local Service in Lilydale, servicing the Yarra Ranges.

Operating Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, the service provides free, accessible, high-quality care and support for people aged 26 years and over who are experiencing mental health concerns or psychological distress, including those with co-occurring substance use or addiction. Support is also available for family members, carers, kin, and supporters.

Lived Experience is central to everything at the Local. This ensures participants’ voices are at the forefront of their care. Clinicians work in partnership with the Lived and Living Experience workforce and are guided by participants to understand their unique experiences and contexts - recognising them as the experts in their own lives.

The service is delivered through a consortium of four partners: Wellways, Access Health and Community, Eastern Health, and Oonah. While staff are employed by their respective partner organisations, all team members operate within the Local Service Model and work collaboratively as one integrated team.

Working within the Towards Change team and employed by Eastern Health, the Occupational Therapist will use their knowledge, skills and experience to collaborate meaningfully with participants. The role focuses on developing evidence based, recovery-oriented supports that are shaped and defined by the participant. In this role, you will provide trauma informed and culturally responsive support, recognising the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the community.

About you

Qualification as an Occupational Therapist

AHPRA registration and registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia

Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience

A strong commitment to high quality care and the ability to work as part of a diverse team

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!

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: Rebecca Ponchard

Contact Number: 0437 709 838

Contact Email: ***email_hidden***

Job Posting End Date: Sunday 2 August 2026

Need help submitting your application?

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

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