The closing date has been amended to 16 July 2024.
Please note: The salary for this vacancy has been updated to reflect the scheduled increase effective 1st July 2023.
VCID No. 818599
Together, we can make a difference!
Bring your passion and commitment and make a difference to those that matter – the next generation. Whilst children develop at their own pace, some experience challenges and need additional support.
The Child Development Service are seeking friendly, passionate and skilled Occupational Therapists who can support infants, children and young people with developmental concerns to reach their full potential. The available positions offer the opportunity for clinicians to provide assessment and treatment sessions, group-based interventions, and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in a supportive, values-based organisation that serves a diverse range of consumers with varying clinical complexity.
This is a recruitment pool for permanent full time, permanent part time, fixed term full time and fixed term part time appointments with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
About Child Development Service
The Child Development Service provides multidisciplinary assessment and intervention services to infant, children and young people with developmental delay or difficulties that impact on function, participation and/or the parent-child relationship.
Clinicians adopt a child and family-centred approach, working in partnership with families to address developmental concerns that are of priority to the family.
Our teams include Clinical Psychologists, Developmental Paediatricians, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Speech Pathologists and other allied health professionals.
The Child Development Service provides services at approximately 18 locations across the metropolitan Perth area, as well as providing home, school and community visits as needed.
Employee Benefits
- Community based facilities providing the opportunity to work close to home
- Opportunity to expand your knowledge while working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Opportunity for career growth within the child and adolescent health sector
- Flexible leave arrangements and benefits
- Professional development opportunities and study leave
- Values based work culture
- Staff wellbeing focus
- Salary packaging including car leasing, superannuation, laptop computers, general living expenses, mortgage and several other options
Interested?
Our clinics are open Monday - Friday within business hours and flexible working opportunities within the clinic opening hours may be available.
Contact Suzanne Wilkinson- A/ Occupational Therapy Manager on 9426 9480 or 0448592439 to:
- Organize an informal meeting
- Arrange an onsite or virtual visit
- Chat on MS teams
- Talk with a future team member
- Or email Suzanne Wilkinson at Suzanne.Wilkinson@health.wa.gov.au
This is an open-ended recruitment pool, suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 10/07/2025.
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 covering letter outlining your suitability for the position
- A statement addressing selection criteria essential criteria 2, 3 and 4 as per Job Description Form – 3 pages maximum
- A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience
- Evidence of your AHPRA registration
- The names and email contact details of two professional referees, one of which should be a current supervisor
Eligibility
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
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.
This is an “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:
- The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and will assess on a regular basis.
- Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
- Appointments may be made from this pool until 10/07/2025.
Equality
CAHS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination and promoting an inclusive and values-based workplace culture. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from culturally and linguistically diverse people, people who are alternatively abled or possessing disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
About us:
The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS comprises four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH).
With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.
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.
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.
To find out more about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here
For assistance, including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact Joey Kessler, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner via email: joey.kessler@health.wa.gov.au
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation
Lodgment is system generated. Any submission on, or after 4pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
APPLICATIONS SENT VIA EMAIL RATHER THAN ONLINE CAN NOT BE CONSIDERED.
