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Employment Type
Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight
8
Job Category
Other Professionals - Occupational Therapy
Req Id - 9618
Why Work With Us
- Fantastic opportunity to work within a unique youth custodial setting, supporting the health and wellbeing of young people at Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct
- Grow your skills at an organisation invested in your long-term development
- Enjoy work life balance in our stunning region with this permanent part time position
About The Role
Join Barwon Health as a Senior Occupational Therapist at Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct, where you’ll play a key role in supporting the health, wellbeing and rehabilitation of young people in youth justice.
You’ll provide high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy within a multidisciplinary primary health team, helping young people work towards meaningful goals and achieve better outcomes. You’ll also contribute clinical leadership, supervision and education, while working collaboratively with Youth Justice staff, families, carers and community services to support continuity of care.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy services tailored to the individual needs and goals of young people.
- Provide clinical leadership, supervision and professional support to staff, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care, support transitions and improve rehabilitation outcomes.
- Build effective partnerships with young people, families, carers, Youth Justice staff and community services to ensure continuity of care.
- Contribute to professional development, clinical education, research and service improvement initiatives.
What We’re Looking For
- A degree in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration.
- Extensive clinical experience and knowledge in occupational therapy, with the ability to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative, person-centred approach to working with young people and multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated leadership, clinical supervision and clinical education skills.
- Excellent time management, prioritisation and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Current Working With Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, police check and Victorian driver’s licence, or willingness to obtain the required clearances before commencing employment.
Experience in clinical research and an interest in improving rehabilitation outcomes for young people in youth justice will be highly regarded.
About Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct
Barwon Health is partnering with the Department of Justice and Community Safety to provide the health care service at Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct. Cherry Creek is a 140 bed Youth Justice Precinct to the west of Werribee in the vicinity of Cherry Creek that accommodates males from 15 years of age, both sentenced and on remand.
Barwon Health provides a multidisciplinary health service to ensure that healthcare is integrated and coordinated across the streams of care including custodial services.
The team delivers best practice culture, processes and operations to enhance the outcomes for the young people in our care.
Barwon Health staff benefits
- 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
Diversity and inclusion
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
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards is available.
All Appointments Are Subject To
- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
Contact Person
Maria Hatton
Email: maria.hatton@justice.vic.gov.au
Application closing date
12 November 2026
Barwon Health application policy
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.
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