Occupational Therapist - Entry Level Program

Join our two-year Allied Health Graduate Program as an Occupational Therapist and develop your clinical skills through a supported introduction to mental health occupational therapy.

You will:

• Work with consumers and families impacted by mental illness using a strengths-based, recovery-focused approach.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and alongside a large community of mental health occupational therapists.
• Participate in comprehensive orientation, monthly education days, regular clinical supervision and facilitated peer support.
• Develop your clinical confidence and capability through a structured and graded graduate experience.
• Be supported to prioritise self-care and wellbeing throughout the program.
• Have the opportunity to progress your career, including support to apply for a Grade 3 role following successful completion of the 24-month program.

About our program

You'll join one of Victoria's longest-running Allied Health Graduate Programs, with a 20-year history of supporting and retaining Graduate Occupational Therapists, our program includes:

• Build your mental health career through a structured two-year Allied Health Graduate Program.
• Gain diverse clinical experience across community, inpatient or residential mental health settings.
• Develop your skills through targeted professional development and discipline-specific supervision.
• Learn alongside your peers through monthly facilitated Occupational Therapy and Social Work sessions.
• Broaden your experience with the opportunity to rotate to a different clinical setting in your second year.
• Work in multidisciplinary teams while building the interprofessional skills expected of allied health graduates across Victoria.

About You

You are an Occupational Therapist who brings a genuine interest in developing a career in public mental health and a commitment to learning and professional development.

You will bring:

• A commitment to partnering with consumers, carers and supporters in their recovery journey.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and with a range of stakeholders.
• A willingness to use critical reflection in supervision to support your development.
• AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist, or be eligible for registration upon qualification.
• A recognised Occupational Therapy qualification, or be expecting to complete your qualification before January 2027.
• Less than two years' experience as a qualified Occupational Therapist.
• A full driver's licence.

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Meaningful Work
  Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career Growth
  Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & Belonging
  Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• Innovation
  Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class Excellence
  Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Enjoy great employee benefitsSalary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
• Work in the Parkville PrecinctWork in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Interested?

Click Apply to review the full job description and to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume.

This is a full-time position commencing no later than 27 January 2027. New graduates and occupational therapists with less than two years' experience are encouraged to apply.

The position is classified Occupational Therapy Grade 2 Year 2-Year 5, with pay increment based on qualification and length of experience as a qualified occupational therapist.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.