• Step into this new role and advance your career in a graduate program
• Immerse yourself in an inclusive, diverse and supportive culture
• Frankston, Mornington Peninsula & surrounding locations
• Classification Range: OT GR 1 YR2 (YB14) 

Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing

The graduates across the program will be supported by a structured education program, individualised learning plan and weekly supervision via 1:1 and peer models. Occupational Therapy graduates will also have opportunities to participate in project / portfolio work and support in the supervision of occupational therapy students. This is a twelve-month contact commencing 9th February, 2026, which aims to develop the successful applicant to be ready to apply for permanent ongoing positions in mental health.

For a more indepth description of the role, please refer to - Graduate Occupational Therapist Mental Health Position Description

Advertising closes - 22nd August 2025

What You Need

We anticipate you will:

• Have an approved degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (via AHPRA).
• Have a sound knowledge and interest in the provision of occupational therapy services to people with mental health issues.
• Have the ability to assess occupational performance considering physical, cognitive and psychosocial aspects of the person and their environment and determine appropriate intervention in a mental health setting.
• Have the ability to monitor your own performance.
• Take an organised and methodical approach to the prioritization of tasks and regularly plans and tracks progress.

What Next

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2700.

For information about the role, please contact the Clinical Educator - Occupational Therapist Rohan de Mel - RDeMel@phcn.vic.gov.au

Additional Requirements