Occupational Therapist - Grade 3

• Location: Dame Phyllis Frost Centre - Ravenhall
• Employment Type: Part-Time (0.6 FTE), Fixed Term (until July 2027)
• Salary: Grade 3 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join Western Health's multidisciplinary team at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre (DPFC), a women's correctional facility in Melbourne's west.

As a Grade 3 Occupational Therapist, you will provide advanced clinical assessment, intervention and leadership to support women with complex physical, cognitive and psychosocial needs. You will play a key role in helping patients optimise their occupational performance during custody and prepare for successful transition back into the community.

This position offers a unique mix of acute and subacute care, leadership responsibility, service development and creative problem-solving within an innovative and well-supported healthcare environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and intervention for women with complex needs.
• Lead person-centred care planning, discharge planning and community transition pathways.
• Provide clinical leadership, mentoring and support to staff and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to quality improvement, service development, education and research activities.
• Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to support coordinated care.

About you:

You are an experienced Occupational Therapist who is passionate about improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations and leading excellence in clinical care.

You will bring:

• Registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist and an appropriate tertiary qualification.
• Extensive clinical experience in acute, community and interdisciplinary healthcare settings.
• Demonstrated expertise in complex assessment, care planning, discharge planning and case conferencing.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience contributing to quality improvement, service development or research initiatives.
• A current Victorian Driver Licence.

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About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about delivering person-centred care, advancing clinical excellence and improving health outcomes for women with complex needs, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western 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.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 8 September 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Jen Eales via *********@wh.org.au or (03) 8357 8***.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.