- Fixed Term - Full Time till February 2028| $110,479 - $ 126,224 + Super + benefits
Please note, applications will be reviewed and accessed as received. Advertising may close earlier than indicated.
About the Role
Join Forensicare as a Senior Occupational Therapist and play a critical role in delivering advanced occupational therapy services within Victoria’s specialist forensic mental health service. This parental leave cover opportunity is based at Thomas Embling Hospital, where you will support consumers with complex mental health needs to achieve meaningful engagement in daily life, improve functional independence and progress towards successful community reintegration. As a senior clinician, you will provide expert assessment and intervention, contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives, and provide leadership, supervision and support to junior staff within a multidisciplinary environment.
As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will:
- Deliver occupational therapy assessments and interventions that support recovery and independence.
- Facilitate individual and group programs that build skills and community readiness.
- Provide supervision and mentoring to junior clinicians and students.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to support consumer outcomes.
- Drive quality improvement and service development initiatives
What you need:
- Approved degree in Occupational Therapy recognised for membership of Occupational Therapy Australia – Australian Association of Occupational Therapists.
- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA).
- The successful candidate will be required to register their qualifications on eCredential.
- Extensive experience in mental health or forensic settings
- Strong clinical assessment and intervention skills
- Demonstrated leadership and supervision experience
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and systemic advocacy
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Influenza and Immunisation Evidence
- This position is subject to a Police Check
- Salary packaging up to $9,010 + $2,650 meal allowance per year
- Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
- Fitness Passport – discounted access to gyms, pools & fitness centres
Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of RESPONSIVENESS, INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.
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Senior Occupational Therapist in Melbourne employer: Forensicare
Forensicare is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff, offering a supportive work culture within the Ravenhall Correctional Centre. Employees benefit from ongoing training opportunities, a collaborative environment, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. With a focus on recovery-oriented care, Forensicare fosters a sense of purpose and community among its team members.
