Occupational Therapist (Grade 3), Cherry Creek

Employment Type -  Permanent Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 8 

Job Category - Other Professionals - Occupational Therapy

Req Id - 9618 

HAVE IT ALL
JOIN OUR ALLIED HEALTH TEAM NOW!  

• 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. 

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

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

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here

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. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Contact person: Maria Hatton
Email: maria.hatton@justice.vic.gov.au

Application closing date: 12 November 2026