Occupational Therapist - Graduate Program (Mental Health)

Who We Are and What We Stand For 

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing

The graduates across the program will be supported by a structured education program, individualised learning plan and weekly supervision via 1:1 and peer models. Occupational Therapy graduates will also have opportunities to participate in project / portfolio work and support in the supervision of occupational therapy students. This is a twelve-month contact commencing 9th February 2026, which aims to develop the successful applicant to be ready to apply for permanent ongoing positions in mental health.

For a more in-depth description of the role, please refer to - Graduate Occupational Therapist Mental Health Position Description

Requirements

We anticipate you will:

• Have an approved degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (via AHPRA).
• Have a sound knowledge and interest in the provision of occupational therapy services to people with mental health issues.
• Have the ability to assess occupational performance considering physical, cognitive and psychosocial aspects of the person and their environment and determine appropriate intervention in a mental health setting.
• Have the ability to monitor your own performance.
• Take an organised and methodical approach to the prioritization of tasks and regularly plans and tracks progress.

Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.
   
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

*Please refer to salary circular for VICTORIAN PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2020-2024 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.   
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