CRVCID No. 735083

Please note that effective from 1st July 2026 the salary range will increase to $127,194 - $135,150 p.a pro rata.

This is a permanent full‑time role at 1.0 FTE (Full Time Equivalent). Part‑time hours with a job share arrangement may be considered.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill this vacancy, it may also be used to appoint applicants, assessed as suitable during this selection process, to the same or other similar positions at CAHS for up to 12 months. These can be permanent part time or fixed term part time opportunities with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

About Our Team:

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Western Australia offer support, advice and treatment to children and adolescents from birth to 18 years who are experiencing mental health challenges.

Ward 5A, located at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Nickoll Ward, located at Hollywood Hospital, is an acute mental health inpatient facility authorised under the WA Mental Health Act (2014). It provides 24/7 therapeutic care for children and adolescents up to 16 years old who require acute psychiatric support, whether admitted voluntarily or involuntarily when less restrictive care options are not suitable.

As the state-wide CAMHS Inpatient Unit, Ward 5A and Nickoll Ward offers a safe, developmentally appropriate, and therapeutic environment. The multidisciplinary team works closely with families and carers to deliver comprehensive diagnostic assessments, tailored therapeutic programs, and recovery-oriented management.

Operating within a secure setting, the unit runs a seven-day program that includes short-term assessments, brief interventions, and group therapies designed to meet individual needs. The service is patient- and family-centred, with a strong focus on recovery and collaboration.

About the Role:

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will apply advanced skills in Occupational Therapy practice to plan and implement specialist therapeutic interventions, screening, and assessments to children and adolescents within the Statewide mental health inpatient unit at the Perth Children’s Hospital.

You will be an integral part of our supportive and collaborative multi-disciplinary team providing clinical care to young patients and their families to establish practical and attainable goals, promoting the highest level of function in various aspects of their lives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Implement group therapy planning, intervention, and evaluation for designated caseloads at a specialist clinical level.
• Case management and therapy interventions for young people and their families.
• Participate in case conferences, team and departmental meetings related to patient management and consultation with team members and hospital and community staff regarding service delivery for mental health unit caseloads.
• Participate in individual and peer clinical supervision with colleagues, clinical supervision with newly graduated occupational therapy staff and/or students and allied health assistants, and own performance appraisal with the line manager.
• Work in collaboration with allied health assistants.
• Support program development and evaluation, engage in continuous improvement, ensure customer-focused service delivery, maintain clinical records, and adhere to relevant regulations and governance standards.
• Engage in professional development opportunities and contributing to the Occupational Therapy in CAMHS interest group.

How to apply

We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:

• A current resume and cover letter which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.

• Evidence of your tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and eligibility for registration by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. (Essential Criteria 1).
  • Applicants with an international occupational therapy qualification must upload documentation confirming formal endorsement of their qualifications by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, advising that they are eligible for registration. Alternatively, evidence of eligibility or current full registration by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia must be provided.
    • Occupational Therapy Board of Australia - Overseas qualified practitioners

• A written statement addressing Essential Criteria 2 - 8 per the Job Description Form, including relevant examples, in no more than 3 pages maximum.

• The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor. We will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees.

Role related questions: We encourage you to contact Kristy Riches at kristy.riches@health.wa.gov.au with any specific questions related to this role.

Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form. 

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments). 

This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

Other Conditions: 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. 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.

CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: CAHS.TalentAcquisition@health.wa.gov.au

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

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.