Occupational Therapist Grade 2 Fixed Term till October 2026 | Full Time $88k - $101k (pro rata) Super benefits Location: Melbourne Assessment Prison - Acute Assessment Unit Please note, applications will be reviewed and accessed as received. Advertising may close earlier than indicated. About the role We are seeking a motivated and experienced Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join our team at the Melbourne Assessment Prison’s Acute Assessment Unit. You will work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver occupationally focused assessment, treatment, and recovery‑oriented interventions to male consumers experiencing mental illness. What You will do: Conduct comprehensive OT assessments and deliver evidence‑based interventions. Develop, implement and evaluate group programs in partnership with the Unit Manager and clinical team. Support patient participation in meaningful daily activities that promote functional skills, wellbeing, and safer reintegration. Contribute to the development and delivery of a therapeutic environment within a secure setting. Provide high‑quality clinical documentation and discipline‑specific reporting. Support student education and provide supervision to junior OT staff where required. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and discipline‑wide projects. What you will 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). To view the full Position Description, click here Eligibility Influenza and Immunisation Evidence This position is subject to a Police Check Benefits Salary packaging up to $9,010 $2,650 meal allowance per year Mental health & wellbeing programs Professional development opportunities Employee Assistance Program for confidential support Fitness Passport – discounted access to gyms, pools & fitness centres Comprehensive orientation & buddy system Forensicare is an equal opportunity 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.
