Discipline Lead Occupational Therapy (Mental Health)

$62.25 per hour + salary packaging & super | Discipline Lead - Occupational Therapy (Mental Health)

Permanent Part Time | 19 hours per week

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to provide professional leadership, guidance and support within Grampians Mental Health & Wellbeing Service. In this role, you will work closely with educators and the leadership team to strengthen workforce capability, drive development initiatives, and support high-quality, evidence-based, consumer-focused care.

You will play a key role in shaping clinical practice, supporting staff development, and ensuring alignment with professional standards across multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for OT scope and credentialing
• Support workforce planning and early career development
• Deliver expert advice on practice and service delivery
• Lead adoption of evidence-based OT practices
• Oversee clinical supervision frameworks
• Manage and address practice standard concerns

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Occupational Therapy with AHPRA registration
• Extensive experience in mental health clinical practice
• Strong leadership experience in health services
• Advanced knowledge of evidence-based interventions
• Postgraduate qualifications desirable

To see a full copy of the Position Description please click here

Culture & Benefits

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
• Access to Fitness Passport membership
• Staff rewards and recognition programs

Interested?
Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Paula Matheson, Director of Nursing Mental Health on (03) 5320 4100 for a confidential discussion.

We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.

If you are currently employed at Grampians Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying.

About Grampians Health

Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Ballarat Region

Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and one of the state’s fastest growing inland cities. Known for its rich history, vibrant food scene and strong education offerings, Ballarat offers an excellent lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western District.

Diversity and Inclusion

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTQIA+ communities.