Occupational Therapist - Grade 3 (Intensive Support Program)

• Location: Melton Community Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
• Salary: Grade MH OT + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Intensive Support Program (ISP) within Western Health’s Outer Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.

Based at Melton, you will work within a small, cohesive multidisciplinary team providing intensive, recovery-oriented support to consumers with complex mental health and psychosocial needs across Melton and Brimbank.

This role combines case management responsibilities with occupational therapy-specific assessment, intervention and consultation. You will manage an allocated caseload while using your occupational therapy expertise to understand how mental health affects consumers’ daily functioning, routines, relationships, meaningful activities and participation in the community.

Key responsibilities

You will:

• Provide recovery-oriented case management to an allocated caseload of consumers.
• Undertake mental health, risk, psychosocial and occupational therapy assessments.
• Develop and deliver individualised interventions that promote independence, functional recovery and community participation.
• Coordinate care in partnership with consumers, families, carers and internal and external service providers.
• Provide occupational therapy consultation and discipline-specific expertise to the ISP team and broader service.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and a positive multidisciplinary team culture.
• Maintain high standards of clinical documentation and work within relevant legislative, professional and organisational requirements.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An approved bachelor’s or master’s degree in occupational therapy, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
• Current general registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia through AHPRA.
• A minimum of two years’ experience working in community mental health or a similar clinical setting with consumers who have complex needs.
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented practice and the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022.
• Strong assessment, care coordination, communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A current Victorian driver’s licence and the capacity to drive work vehicles.

Click here for the Position Description.

About Western Health

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Why join us?

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
• Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

• Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
• Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

• Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
• Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

• Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about supporting consumers to improve their recovery, independence and participation in meaningful everyday life, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 16 October 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Cassie Low via [email protected].

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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