Occupational Therapist - Grade 3 or Grade 2 considered

Occupational Therapist – Grade 2 or Grade 3 considered

- Full-Time, Fixed-Term till 10th February 2027 |Flexible Hours: Start and finish between 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Role is open to either a Grade 2 or Grade 3 Occupational Therapist
- $88,030 - $101,202 (OT2) or $101k-$116k (OT3) + super + benefits
- Location: Dame Phylis Frost Centre - Marrmak Unit, Riding Boundary Road, Ravenhall

Please Note - Applications will be reviewed and interviewed as they are received. Advertising may close earlier than indicated.

About the Role:

Forensicare provides specialist mental health services for women at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, including the Marrmak Unit — a 20‑bed custodial mental health service — as well as a specialist outpatient service and therapeutic day program.

In this role, you will deliver recovery‑focused occupational therapy through assessment, intervention and group programs, while working closely with a multidisciplinary team to support women’s functional recovery. You will also contribute to service development, complete high‑quality clinical documentation, and provide supervision within a secure and dynamic clinical environment.

About You:

You will bring:

- A recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and AHPRA registration.
- 5+ years’ experience in mental health or a related field.
- Strong skills in occupational assessment, formulation and evidence‑based intervention.




- Experience or understanding of secure or forensic environments.
- Excellent communication, teamwork and reflective practice capabilities.
- Commitment to recovery‑oriented, person‑centred care and collaborative practice.

What you need:

- Approved degree in Occupational Therapy recognised for membership of Occupational Therapy Australia – Australian Association of Occupational Therapists.
- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA).

Position Description will be adjusted depending on eligible Grade

- Influenza and Immunisation Evidence
- This position is subject to a Police Check
- Salary packaging up to $9,010 + $2,650 meal allowance per year
- Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
- Fitness Passport – discounted access to gyms, pools & fitness centres

Forensicare is an equal chance employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of RESPONSIVENESS, INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.

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📌 Occupational Therapist - Grade 3 or Grade 2 considered (Melton City)
🏢 Forensicare
📍 Melton City