At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with mental health challenges through assessment and tailored interventions.
- Company: Join Eastern Health, a leading public health service in Victoria.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, professional development, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to high-quality care and community support.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in mental health with hands-on experience and mentorship.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered Occupational Therapist with a passion for mental health.
The predicted salary is between 65250 - 79750 $ per year.
Location: Ringwood East, VIC, AU, 3135
Job Posting Date: 23 Oct 2026
Early Career Occupational Therapist (Mental Health Clinician)
Temporary full-time | 5 weeks annual leave + monthly day off included
Graduate/early career opportunity to grow and learn within a supportive team environment.
About the role:
We are looking for newly graduated or early career Occupational Therapists who want to gain experience and skills as a clinician in Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health. This early career position sits within the Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health Service (ICYMHS) Ringwood Community Team, and is supported by an established early career program which is facilitated by the multi-disciplinary Allied Health Educator team with a strong focus on growth, learning, reflective practice, supervision and self-care.
The Ringwood Community Team is a multi-disciplinary team and provides specialist mental health assessment, formulation and evidence-based treatment to young people aged 4 to 25 presenting with complex mental health concerns and psychological distress. As an early career clinician, you will work as a clinical case manager and build skills to hold a small, designated case load to enable learning and development in real-life practice. This position is a two-year opportunity with the aim to develop the skills and readiness to apply for Grade 3 clinician roles towards the end of the program.
This position involves:
- Holding a small, designated case load of young people and delivering specialist mental health case management, assessment, formulation and diagnosis.
- Undertaking comprehensive mental state evaluations and risk assessments to inform planning and safe practice.
- Undertaking Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention plans to enable recovery and participation in daily life.
- Participating in team-based clinical reviews, reflective practice and supervision.
What you’ll bring:
- Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency.
- Relevant theoretical knowledge, skills and/or experience in the provision of evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and interventions in a mental health setting.
- A strong commitment to high-quality care.
- The ability to work as part of a diverse team.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- High level of self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
What we offer:
- Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.
- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
- Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
- Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.
You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.
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 across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team. We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture. We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.
Contact Person: Karen Gough / Sarah Gardner
Contact Number: 9139 8950 / 0400 898 124
Job Posting End Date: Sunday 22 November 2026
Our Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe and welcoming | Partnering in care | Innovate, learn and lead
Early Career Occupational Therapist in Melbourne employer: Eastern Health
Eastern Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With modern offices in Richmond and excellent public transport links, employees enjoy a healthy work-life balance, enhanced by generous benefits such as five weeks of annual leave, flexible working hours, and access to extensive professional development opportunities. Joining Eastern Health means being part of a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of diverse communities across Victoria.
