Senior Occupational Therapist (Grade 4), McKellar Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre
Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 48
Job Category - Allied Health Professional (generic)
Req Id - 9272
- Senior clinical leadership role with supervision and service development opportunities
- Make a meaningful difference supporting consumers through treatment and discharge
- Temporary part-time opportunity, 48 hours per fortnight (Parental leave)
About the role
As a Senior Psychosocial and Discharge Coordinator (Grade 4), you will provide senior Occupational Therapy leadership within the McKellar Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support the delivery of high-quality, recovery-focused care for consumers with complex mental health and psychosocial needs.
You will play a key role in coordinating allied health services, therapeutic psychosocial programs and discharge planning, while providing clinical supervision and support to junior allied health clinicians.
Key responsibilities
- Provide advanced Occupational Therapy assessment and evidence-based interventions for consumers with complex mental health needs
- Coordinate allied health coverage and therapeutic psychosocial programs across the service
- Lead and support comprehensive, consumer-centred discharge planning and community linkages
- Provide clinical supervision, guidance and professional support to Grade 2 and graduate allied health clinicians
- Contribute to quality improvement, clinical governance, audits and service development initiatives
What we're looking for
- A qualified Occupational Therapist with current AHPRA registration and relevant clinical experience
- Advanced clinical skills and experience working with people experiencing acute mental health and substance use disorders
- Demonstrated experience providing clinical supervision to allied health staff
- Experience facilitating psychosocial groups and delivering recovery-focused, evidence-based interventions
- Strong communication, collaboration and leadership skills, with a commitment to consumer and family-inclusive care
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
- 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
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
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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: Jessica Lewis | Nurse unit manager | McKellar Mental Health and Wellbeing Unit
Email: jessica.lewis@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: 0402 545 005
Application closing date: 8 Septmeber 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.