Occupational Therapist - Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services

Occupational Therapist - Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services (

Job Number:

02QQV)

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 11 months with possibility of extension
Classification: Health Professional Level 2 (PN 31846)
Salary: $91,026 - $108,691 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT
Section: Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services
Closing Date: 17 June 2026

What can we offer you:

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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.

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Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

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Flexible working conditions

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12.5% Superannuation.

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Access to Employee Assistance Program.

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Access to onsite Physiotherapists.

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Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.

About the Role:

Canberra Health Services has an exciting temporary opportunity for a motivated individual to join the Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services.

In this role you will contribute clinical expertise to the multidisciplinary team, assist and contribute to the service development and therapy processes and support health promotion strategies within Canberra Health Services.

You will also provide appropriate and safe Occupational Therapy clinical assessment and interventions with the aim of increasing an individual’s ability to live as independently as possible while engaging in meaningful and productive life roles and to build confidence and self- esteem using purposeful activity.

If you are someone who leads with kindness, collaborates with respect, and strives for progressive, reliable practice, we want to hear from you.

Please note: This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description .

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

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Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

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Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

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Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

To Apply:

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision : creating exceptional health care together
Our Role : to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values : Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Jessica Page on or at

#LI-DNI

Job

: Allied Health

Salary Range

: 91,026.00 - 108,691.00

Closing Date

: 17/Jun/2026, 1:59:00 PM