Clinical Educator Occupational Therapy - Mental Health

Reference Number: 2313

Job Title: Clinical Educator Occupational Therapy - Mental Health 

Employment Type: Fixed Term Part - Time 24/01/2027                                                              

Hours per Fortnight: 16 

Classification: Senior Clinician Occupational Therapist Grade 4 (YB27)

Location: Graham Street 

Closing date: 05/01/2026

For a confidential conversation please contact: Melissa Metcalf on Melissa.Metcal@gvhealth.org.au

About GV Health – Mental Health Services:

Our skilled and committed team of Mental Health professionals provide an innovative range of services for individuals suffering from, or at risk of, serious mental health problems requiring short and long-term treatment and support. Our comprehensive service is offered across the municipalities of Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Greater Shepparton and Moira regions.

Our multidisciplinary professionals are from an array of backgrounds and disciplines and work across a range of settings and services including:

• Adult and Older Adult Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
• Community Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
• Acute Adult and Older Adult Inpatient Unit - Wanyarra
• Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
• Access and Engagement Mental Health & Wellbeing Services

Click HERE to find out more information about GV Health and our services.

Click HERE to find out more from our staff about a career and lifestyle at GV Health.

About the role:

The role will support the integrity of clinical practice standards, oversight of undergraduate and entry level programs and vision for future workforce. The mentl healht occupational therapist (OT) educator will partner with lived experience leaders and other disciplines to support continuing evolution of a model of care consistent with the recommendations of the Royal Commission in Mental Health. The OT Educator will strive to influence and collaborate with external partners and lived experience leaders to transform the mental health service system to align with co-designed, enabling and compassionate future mental health services.

The successful candidate will have:

• Current eligibility for registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers
• At least 5 years’ experience working in Mental Health
• Experience in provided clinical supervision
• Demonstrated commitment to the attainment of excellence through participation in identification of graduates educational needs and developmental implementation and evaluation of graduates professional development and training programs
• Demonstrated knowledge of and an understanding of policy, standards and legislation relating to social work practice and mental health service delivery and care

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.