Mental Health Graduate Occupational Therapists at Workday

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health, Advocacy, Recovery, Clinical Skills, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Compassion, Flexibility, Patient Care, Team Collaboration

Industry

Software Development

Description

Employment Type: Part Time, contract Hours: 64 hours per fortnight Salary: As per EBA starting as Grade 1, Year 1-3 pending qualifications Location: Various (Wyndham and Hobson's Bay) Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications Contact: Julie Najdanovski (Allied Health Educator) 99287444 Where there’s life, there’s Mercy. Where there’s care, there’s You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes. About the opportunity Part time, fixed term (0.8 EFT - 64 hours per fortnight) commencing 9 Feb 2026 - 6 Feb 2028 Rotational program across Wyndham and Hobson's Bay areas with opportunities to enhance skills in bed-based, residential / rehabilitation and community settings (potential for shift work in the second year) Incorporates a thorough orientation, paid study days, structured training both internal and external, and discipline specific clinical supervision and reflective practice sessions Supported to develop skills in providing high quality client-focused Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions to clients, their family and carers. This will be incorporated in a holistic, recovery oriented, strengths based and culturally sensitive approach in line with the organisational values Be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team, and provide highly responsive and flexible service to consumers and carers in a high-growth metropolitan mental health program Reduced case load What you’ll bring You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care. To thrive in this role, you will have: Passionate about mental health, advocacy and recovery Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve. A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management. The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment. You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining: A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check. Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders. Have full Australian working rights (must be able to work a minimum of 64 hours per fortnight) Full driver’s license (particularly for second year community rotation) Approved degree in Occupational Therapy and current/pending registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia Current Victorian Driver’s License Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare? Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career. Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present. The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. Mercy Health Australia is renowned for its unwavering commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered health services and aged care services. If you're value and display empathy, integrity, and are seeking the opportunity to make a real difference, we invite you to join us! Mercy Health is made up of 10,000 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development. Mercy Health employs people from many cultures and backgrounds who, irrespective of their beliefs, share a common bond to care for those in need. We look forward to welcoming you to your journey with Mercy Health.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality client-focused Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions to clients, their families, and carers. Be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team and deliver flexible services in a high-growth metropolitan mental health program.