Occupational Therapist (Gr2) - Adult IPU

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Permanent Full-Time position (80 hours per fortnight)
• Occupational Therapists Grade 2
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits! 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging

The Department

Our Adult Inpatient Addictions and Mental Health Unit serves patients ages 18 to 65 who have symptoms of serious psychiatric illness or disorder requiring a safe and therapeutic environment during evaluation and treatment. We have 548 beds, divided between two units, Ground Floor and First Floor located at The Alfred. There are two units within each floor - the High Dependency Unit (HDU) where people may stay when they are acutely unwell and the Low Dependency Unit (LDU).

The Role

The role will be working as part of our Acute multidisciplinary team. The focus of the role will be supporting the needs of consumers admitted in both our high dependency unit (HDU) and low dependency unit (LDU). The Occupational therapist will provide group and sensory based interventions to consumers on ground floor and support consumers and the team with discharge planning needs. The Occupational therapist will assist with coordination of the group program on the ground floor unit and support the consumers and team to introduce sensory based interventions to consumers in the unit.

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Bachelor of Applied Science (O.T.) or equivalent from a recognised school of Occupational Therapy
• Current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board via AHPRA

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car and bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Kristen Lewis, Deputy Director Allied Health on k.lewis@alfred.org.au.

Applications close 11pm AEST, Wednesday 10^th September 2025.

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au