Join our Team

• Provide OT clinical treatment + make a meaningful impact supporting people living with complex mental health and dual disability challenges
• 2x Permanent, Full-Time positions
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals | Bendigo Location
• Early‑career applicants are encouraged to apply — strong supervision and development are provided. 

Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived experience of mental ill health and recovery, and applicants from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds.

Mind Australia is one of the country’s leading community-managed specialist mental health service providers with a range of residential, mobile outreach, centre based and online services. We have been supporting people living with the day-to-day impacts of mental illness, as well as their families, friends and carers for over 45 years.

We provide practical and motivational support that helps people to develop the skills they need to move on, thrive and improve the quality of their lives. It’s an approach to mental health and wellbeing that looks at the whole person in the context of their daily life. Mind is committed to diversity and social inclusion.

About the role

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services act as a front door to the mental health service system and provides a continuum of care and support including clinical interventions, wellbeing supports, and therapeutic support through an integrated mental health and alcohol and other drug framework approach.

We are seeking two self-motivated, compassionate Occupational Therapist for 2x Permanent, Full-Time opportunities in the Bendigo area supporting the Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver high-quality clinical assessments, flexible therapeutic interventions, expert consultation, and specialist services, including positive behaviour support and capacity building to people experiencing severe and complex mental health challenges, AOD, loneliness, isolation and dual disabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive OT assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning and evidence‑based interventions. 
• Provide functional and sensory assessments tailored to individual needs. 
• Build capability across families, carers, supporters and Local service teams. 
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary interprofessional team to ensure coordinated, person‑centred care. 
• Build relationships with community groups, local providers, government agencies and other key stakeholders. 
• Support access to effective clinical management and promote mental health literacy. 

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy or related health field. 
• Registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA or equivalent accreditation; Mental Health Accreditation desirable. 
• Experience working with adults in mental health, disability or community settings. 
• Strong assessment, therapeutic planning and recovery‑oriented practice skills. 
• Ability to collaborate across services and maintain effective stakeholder relationships. 
• Understanding of the NDIS, Community Services and/or healthcare systems. 

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. allows you to allocate a portion of your pre-tax income to cover living expenses (e.g. rent, mortgage, childcare, car leasing expenses etc.)
• Option to access Meal and Entertainment allowance up to $2,650 p.a. via Salary Packaging.
• Generous leave entitlements including 8 weeks paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided by Converge International, for you and your immediate family members.
• Fitness Passport - Access to our corporate health and fitness program, providing you and family with access to a wide choice of fitness facilities.
• Workplace Banking Portal that provides convenient access to a range of banking and lifestyle benefits offered through Mind’s CommBank program.
• Professional development through regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor.

Interested?

To apply visit Mind Careers - reference number 498756. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Thursday 2 April 2026. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. Please contact the person below for more information.

Lisa Henderson – Service Operations Manager

Lisa.Henderson@mindaustralia.org.au 

Position Description

 PD Occupational Therapist - Locals Bendigo & Echuca 20260305.pdf

The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, NDIS Workers Screening Check. 

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact us at hr@mindaustralia.org.au