Work Type: Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Hume - Greater Shepparton
Reference: 2719
Reference Number: 2719
Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Employment Type: Permanent/Part time
Hours per Fortnight: 32
Location: Wanyarra
Classification: Occupational Therapist Grade 3, Years 1 - 4 (YB24 - YB27)
Closing date: 22/09/2026
For a confidential conversation please contact: Benjamin Fletcher, (03)4804639, [email protected]
About the role and our department:
Wanyarra is a dedicated 20-bed Mental Health Inpatient Unit offering compassionate, comprehensive care to patients facing acute mental health challenges. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide individualized treatment plans, ensuring patients receive the best care possible in a supportive and recovery-focused environment. Recently upgraded with state-of-the-art facilities and a focus on therapeutic interventions, Wanyarra offers a nurturing environment where your work can make a real difference.
As an Occupational Therapist in our Mental Health Inpatient Unit, you will be integral to the team, working closely with patients to assess, plan, and deliver therapeutic interventions that promote recovery and independence. You will be responsible for developing tailored therapeutic activities that support mental health recovery, providing assessments, and contributing to treatment plans. You will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative, dynamic environment where no two days are the same.
What sets this role apart is the collaborative team culture, and opportunities for professional development, including access to ongoing mental health training, supervision, and a supportive clinical network. You will work alongside a diverse group of healthcare professionals, with opportunities for rotations within various services to broaden your clinical experience. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an inpatient unit where innovation and therapeutic interventions are at the forefront.
Successful candiate will have:
Incentives:
Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of individuals in our care. Apply today to be part of a team that prioritises recovery and holistic care.
You can view the Position Description: HERE
If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'.
How to apply:
External applicants: please click ‘apply now’ to submit your application.
Current employees: please submit your application through the Employee Login on the Careers page. Internal applications can only be accepted via your employee profile: https://careers.gvhealth.org.au/
About GV Health – Mental Health Services:
Our skilled and committed team of Mental Health professionals provide an innovative range of services for individuals suffering from, or at risk of, serious mental health problems requiring short and long-term treatment and support. Our comprehensive service is offered across the municipalities of Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Greater Shepparton and Moira regions.
Our multidisciplinary professionals are from an array of backgrounds and disciplines and work across a range of settings and services including:
Visit https://www.gvhealth.org.au/ to learn more.
Our benefits:
Safe, respectful and inclusive workplace:
GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.
Pre-employment requirements:
Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health.
Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.
Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.