Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong
Reference: 9264
Are you a recently or soon to be graduated Occupational Therapist looking to begin a career in mental health?
Now is your chance - Apply today
About the role
As a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for beginning level practice delivery of evidence-based discipline specific (OT) assessment, treatment and support to consumers presenting with mental health and drug and alcohol problems.
Key Responsibilities
All allied health graduates will work 8.30-5 shifts alongside a more senior Occupational Therapist. You will enter a well-established multidisciplinary graduate program with opportunities to work and learn alongside fellow graduate nurses, psychologists, social workers and occupational therapists, and will be supported by a large education and training team. Graduate clinicians will be linked into a comprehensive individual and group supervision program. These positions include participation in study days within an interdisciplinary program overseen by the MHDAS Education team.
What we’re looking for
About the service
Barwon MHDAS provides integrated and recovery oriented mental health, drugs and alcohol assessment, treatment and community support to people of all ages within the Barwon region experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, mental health and drug & alcohol issues, and their families.
Our service is internationally recognised for its innovative clinical programs and integrated models of practice that are client centred, accessible and family inclusive. We are fortunate to enjoy terrific internal relationships and have developed excellent partnerships with the local community that provide for seamless integrated care for our clients.
Barwon Health MHDAS places people with lived experience – consumers and their families, carers and supporters – at the centre of the mental health and wellbeing system.
MHDAS includes a lived experience principle that recognises the importance and value of the contribution of people with lived experience as leaders and partners in the mental health and wellbeing system
About the program
This exciting 24-month Graduate Occupational Therapist Program consists of two consecutive 12-month contracts, providing a structured pathway to develop your clinical skills and professional experience.
During the first 12 months, graduates will complete two six-month rotations, gaining exposure to a broad range of Occupational Therapy assessments, interventions, and practice settings. These rotations are designed to build a strong foundation of clinical knowledge and experience across diverse areas of practice.
In the second 12-month contract, graduates will undertake one 12-month rotation, offering the opportunity to further enhance their Occupational Therapy expertise while developing the broader competencies required to work effectively as a mental health clinician.
This program provides comprehensive learning opportunities, professional development, and hands-on experience to support your transition into a confident and capable allied health professional. Throughout the program you will be supported by dedicated mental health educators as well as Senior Occupational Therapists across the MHDAS service
Below are possible rotations for the 2027 OT graduate positions:
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Extensive professional development opportunities
Attractive salary packaging benefits
Living expenses capped at $9,010
Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click Here
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child Safety
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Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]
All appointments are subject to:
Satisfactory Police Record Check
Immunisation Status Clearance
Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.