About the role

South West Healthcare's Mental Health Service's has an exciting opportunity for a motivated Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary Ngootyoong Prevention and Recovery Centre (PARC) team in a permanent part time position.

Ngootyoong PARC is a supported recovery orientated mental health residential service provided by South West Healthcare in partnership with ermha365.  Ngootyoong PARC provides an option for people who are becoming unwell or who are in the early stages of their recovery and would benefit from short term (up to 28 days) or medium term (less than 6 month) intensive treatment to strengthen their biological, psychological and social well-being.  A two week day program is also offered.

This is a permanent part time (up to 64 hours per fortnight) position.

What you bring

The role requires a drive to work as part of a skilled team and be responsible for the assessment and treatment of consumers' and their families, in order to help them achieve their personal recovery goals.

The role requires experience providing occupational therapy services in a mental health or similar setting, for an individual who has a desire to assist in recovery goals in relation to consumers' mental health, personal, domestic and community daily living skills.  Group facilitation is also an integral part of the role.

What we offer

The successful applicant will be supported by our team of experienced mental health professionals, receive regular clinical supervision and opportunity for role specific professional development.  With a collaborative approach with our partner organisation ermha365, you will join a team of like-minded individuals providing person centred, strengths based care to consumers and their families.

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
• Internal and external professional development opportunities;
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment.

Who we are

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

North of the Great Ocean road, Camperdown lies within the “Lakes and Craters” region of the Corangamite Shire. The idyllic rural community boasts a thriving agricultural industry and considered the gateway to the 12 Apostles Gourmet Trail.  To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: https://www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/Great-Ocean-Road/Destinations/Camperdown

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Thursday 15 May 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

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