Job Description

Senior Occupational Therapist – Grade 3

• Full-Time, Fixed-Term till 10th February 2027 | Flexible Hours: Start and finish between 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• $101k-$116k (pro rata) + 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).

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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

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.