Occupational Therapist - Grade 2

1 month ago
Melbourne, Victoriaup to $9,010Full TimeOccupational Therapy
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Forensicare as a Occupational Therapist – $88K-$101K, Fixed Term in United States. Occupational Therapist Grade 2 Fixed Term till October 2026 | Full Time $88k - $101k (pro rata) + Super + benefits Location: Melbourne Assessment Prison - Acute Assessment Unit Please note, applications will be reviewed and accessed as received. Advertising may close earlier than indicated.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive OT assessments and deliver evidence‑based interventions.
  • implement and evaluate group programs in partnership with the Unit Manager and clinical team.
  • Provide high‑quality clinical documentation and discipline‑specific reporting.
  • provide supervision to junior OT staff where required.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $88K - $101K

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Forensicare as a Occupational Therapist – $88K-$101K, Fixed Term.

Key Skills

Occupational Therapy AssessmentEvidence-based InterventionsGroup Program DevelopmentFunctional Skills PromotionClinical DocumentationDiscipline-specific ReportingStudent EducationStaff SupervisionQuality ImprovementTherapeutic Environment ContributionMental Illness TreatmentRecovery-oriented Interventions

Requirements

Candidates must possess an approved degree in Occupational Therapy recognized for Membership of Occupational Therapy Australia and hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA). Eligibility is also subject to a Police Check and evidence of influenza and immunization.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Grade 2 at Forensi Care a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at Forensi Care is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Forensi Care lists compensation for this psychologist position at $88k to $101k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Melbourne, Victoria.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($88k–$101k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy Assessment, Evidence-based Interventions, Group Program Development, Functional Skills Promotion, Clinical Documentation, Discipline-specific Reporting, Student Education, Staff Supervision. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist will conduct comprehensive assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions, developing and evaluating group programs in partnership with the clinical team. Responsibilities also include supporting patient participation in meaningful daily activities to promote functio...

Benefits package: Salary Packaging, Mental Health Programs, Professional Development, Employee Assistance Program, Fitness Passport, Comprehensive Orientation. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Forensi Care

Mental Health Care
Fairfield, Victoria
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Salary Packaging
Mental Health Programs
Professional Development
Employee Assistance Program
Fitness Passport
Comprehensive Orientation
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago