Grade 3 Occupational Therapist | Correctional Health

• Senior Occupational Therapist – Correctional Health (0.6 EFT)
• Fixed Term / Part Time
• Make a difference where it matters most

St Vincent’s Health Australia is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Justice Health team at Port Phillip Prison, delivering high-quality, person-centred care to people in custody. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of health, justice and social equity, supporting one of the most vulnerable populations in the community.

At St Vincent’s, we are guided by a strong commitment to Justice, Compassion, Excellence and Respect. This role offers the opportunity to live those values in practice by improving health and function

About the role

Working three days per week (0.6 EFT), you will provide senior-level occupational therapy within a multidisciplinary prison health service. You will manage a complex clinical caseload and contribute to service development, quality improvement and professional leadership.

You will support people in custody to:

• Maintain and improve functional independence
• Manage cognitive, psychosocial and physical impairments
• Prepare for safe discharge, reintegration and continuity of care
• Engage in meaningful activity, routines and self-management

Classifications for this position will range from Occupational Therapist Grade 3 VG3 - VG6 ($104,135 - $118,981 per annum, pro rata for part time).

This is a role that requires strong clinical judgement, excellent communication and a commitment to ethical, trauma-informed, patient-centered care.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver advanced occupational therapy assessment and intervention for people with complex health and psychosocial needs
• Provide functional, cognitive and environmental assessment to support safety, independence and participation
• Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, mental health and custodial teams
• Support care planning, discharge and community linkage, including NDIS
• Contribute to service improvement, clinical governance and workforce capability
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and mentoring within the OT and allied health team

About you

You are a Occupational Therapist who is motivated by meaningful work and committed to social justice. You bring strong professional integrity, emotional intelligence and a belief in healthcare equity.

You will have:

• AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Post-graduate experience in complex, mental health, forensic, correctional or community settings
• Advanced skills in functional, cognitive and psychosocial assessment
• A commitment to trauma-informed, culturally safe and recovery-oriented practice
• Strong communication, clinical reasoning and risk management skills
• A genuine interest in working with vulnerable and marginalised populations

Why join St Vincent’s ?

• Be part of a values-driven organisation committed to justice and compassionate care
• Work in a highly specialised and rewarding clinical environment
• Join a supportive multidisciplinary and Allied Health leadership structure
• Access ongoing professional development, supervision and clinical governance
• Enjoy the flexibility of a 0.6 EFT role (3 days per week)

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Health Australia is a national, not-for-profit health care provider delivering services across public hospitals, community health, mental health and justice health. We are proud to provide care that is grounded in human dignity, equity and respect for all people.

If you are an experienced Occupational Therapist who wants to use your skills to improve lives, promote justice and deliver truly person-centred care, we would love to hear from you.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

Contact

Allison Farley allison.farley@svha.org.au