Mental Health Occupational Therapy Clinical Educator

Posted:
7/7/2026, 3:21:52 PM

Location(s):
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ⋅ Victoria, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
On-site

Pay:
$147k/yr

Job Description:

  • Excellent benefits including salary packaging
  • Friendly and supportive team environment
  • Permanent, part time, (15.2 hours per week)


About the Role
You will be responsible for the support and professional supervision of Occupational Therapy graduates and novice learners in the Mental Health and Addiction Medicine program. You will liaise with stakeholders to ensure all governance and clinical requirements of the program are met.

  • Provide strong and effective leadership in Occupational Therapy Clinical Education
  • Ensure the Allied Health Mental Health Graduate program aligns with the Department of Health model and guidelines
  • Promote a culture of reflection and continuous development


The classification for this position is Occupational Therapy Clinical Educator Grade 5 AJ15 ($147,394 per annum pro rata).


Your Contribution

  • Minimum of ten years post graduate experience in mental health
  • Bachelor Occupational Therapy or Masters
  • A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain


What we Offer

  • A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs

  • Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling

  • A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)

  • Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

  • Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!

  • Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation

  • Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals

  • Culture of continuous improvement


About Mental Health and Addiction Medicine
The program provides high-quality, recovery-oriented services for adults and older adults in the Cities of Yarra and Boroondara and parts of Darebin. A strengths model of recovery is embedded across all parts of the mental health service.


Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.


Application

Please contact Alexandra Savage, General Manager Mental Health & Addiction Medicine for a copy of the position description [email protected] 

  • 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.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM

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).

Closing Date:

8 August 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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