• Graduate Position
• Begin and grow your OT career in mental health
• Supervision, mentorship and learning packages to support you
• Collaborate with & learn from consumers

Monash Health's Mental Health Program is excited to announce new graduate Occupational Therapy positions.

Be a part of the latest and highly regarded graduate program in mental health with a dedicated Clinical Educator to support your learning and development.

Build your skills, capability and confidence in assessment and interventions that promote people's participation in occupations of meaning and importance to them.

Collaborate with and learn from a multidisciplinary team and peer workforce, as well as consumers and their carers/families to achieve positive outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to launch your career with Monash Health (rated by LinkedIn in the top 25 organisations in Australia to grow your career).

About our Mental Health Graduate Program at Monash Health:

We are excited to announce we are seeking occupational therapy applicants for the Allied Health Mental Health Graduate Program.

The positions are full-time for 12 months and incorporate two rotations to build your skills in delivering occupational therapy services in mental health. Graduates will have opportunity to learn in child, youth, adult and aged settings. An established training package will support graduates' learning progression and skills will be further developed through supervision, mentorship and a dedicated Occupational Therapy Clinical Educator.

Monash Health is the largest public health service in Victoria, employing more than 20,000 people who work across 40 locations delivering healthcare services through our five hospitals and our extensive network of rehabilitation, aged care, community health and mental health facilities.

The Mental Health Program serves consumers, their carers and families across the South Eastern metropolitan region with bed-based, community and rehabilitation programs.

What the AH MH Graduate Program Offers:

• 12-month graduate position with 6 monthly rotations (in areas of 'Aged', 'Adult', 'Child’ and Youth' Mental Health in both community and inpatient settings).
• One full day of protected learning time a week, comprising of a combination of self-directed learning and facilitated learning activities.
• Minimum of 4 hours of discipline specific clinical educator contact per week to support with applying learning in practice.
• Multiple supervision spaces, including 1:1 clinical supervision, peer group supervision and multi-disciplinary group supervision.
• Mentoring/buddy support.
• Professional development led by internal and external experts in the field, with links to organisations and resources including Centre for Mental Health Learning (CMHL), MHPOD and other additional opportunities relevant to your interests and needs.
• Opportunity for discovery days at different programs within Monash Health to explore areas of interest for your ongoing career.
• Supported transition to your next role following the completion of your Graduate Program.

Program commencement is June 2023.

What you bring:

• You have an authentic desire to improve the lives of people with mental health difficulties.
• You are an early career Occupational Therapist with who has graduated less than 2 years ago.
• You are a keen and curious learner, truly passionate about delivering a high standard of evidence-based care to all consumers, carers and families.
• You are a team player who seeks opportunities to collaborate and learn from consumers, carers and families, the lived experience and clinical workforce.
• You seek a career with meaning and purpose and to grow as a health professional and are passionate about working in public health services.

What You Need:

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or relevant equivalent degree
• Current AHPRA registration
• A Working with Children’s Check: Employee Status
• Australian working rights
• Genuine interest in beginning and developing your occupational therapy career in mental health
• Enthusiastic, compassionate and collaborative
• Dedicated to safe best practice and quality care
• Committed to delivering patient centred and family centred care

Please refer to position description for more information about this role.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Bridget Hoole on 0458 059 027.

Monash Health is a great place to work!

Monash Health employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
• Free flu vaccinations
• Private health insurance at discounted rates
• Health imaging services
• Wage loading for those with relevant additional qualifications

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and iCare values.

How to Apply:

We only accept applications submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System. Apply using the Apply Now link below and be redirected.

For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please refer to attached ‘Application Guide’ located under Position Documents.

Please note: Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.