Help people rebuild their independence and return to the activities that matter most. If you're passionate about helping others, enjoy working in a collaborative healthcare environment, and are looking to build your career in rehabilitation and Occupational Therapy, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

Working under the direction and supervision of Occupational Therapists, you will play an essential role in delivering high-quality rehabilitation services that promote independence, participation, and wellbeing. No two days are the same. You'll work closely with patients throughout their rehabilitation journey, supporting them to achieve meaningful goals while developing your own clinical knowledge and practical skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Implementing individual therapy programs.
• Facilitating engaging and meaningful group therapy sessions.
• Preparing, maintaining, and managing therapy resources and equipment.
• Assisting Occupational Therapists with patient interventions and equipment management.
• Providing administrative and clinical support to the Occupational Therapy Department.
• Contributing to the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care.

Grow Your Skills

Gain broad clinical experience within a supportive learning environment. You'll work across a range of specialties, including:

• Stroke rehabilitation.
• Geriatric medicine.
• Orthopaedic and surgical rehabilitation.
• General rehabilitation including patients with neurological conditions and amputees.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for people who genuinely enjoy helping others and are motivated to deliver outstanding patient care. You'll be someone who:

• Enjoys working directly with patients and their families.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Builds positive working relationships with colleagues and patients alike.
• Can work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Is organised, proactive, reliable, and adaptable.
• Is committed to providing safe, compassionate, and patient-centred care.
• Is available to work full-time or part-time, including occasional weekends.

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At North Metropolitan Health Service, our behaviours reflect our core values of: Care | Respect | Innovation | Teamwork | Integrity. Throughout the recruitment process, you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the requirements of the role while demonstrating these values in practice.

Why Join NMHS?

At NMHS, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to grow. In addition to a competitive salary, employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Working with experienced and passionate clinicians who are committed to mentoring and supporting your development.
• Being part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team where every contribution is valued.
• Access to ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A workplace that embraces innovation, continuous improvement, and evidence-based practice. • Flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate.
• Generous salary packaging options to help increase your take-home pay.
• Access to employee wellness, health, and support programs.
• A welcoming, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture.

Appointments may be made on a Permanent Full-Time, Permanent Part-Time, Fixed-Term Full-Time, Fixed-Term Part-Time, or Casual basis and includes the future possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Sophie Vaughan on 08 6457 8198 or email Sophie.Vaughan@health.wa.gov.au to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests. 

We think you’ll like it here

Our employees like working here, and we think you will too.

Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact HSS Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include:

• • A statement addressing the essential and desirable criteria (per the Job Description Form) in no more than 2-3 pages.
  • A detailed Resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position.
  • References - the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.

Eligibility to Apply: To be suitable for appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service or the wider public service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. 

NMHS fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. 

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email nmhs.talent@health.wa.gov.au.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.