Relocation supports available to Interstate and New Zealand applicants for permanent appointments.
This recruitment pool will run for a period of 6 months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts and permanent opportunities.
Currently, there are 2 permanent position(s) available for immediate filling.
About Justice
When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.
About the role
The Occupational Therapists work as part of the Justice Health and Wellbeing Services(JHWS) multidisciplinary team and deliver occupational therapy assessments, intervention, and care planning to people incarcerated in Western Australian prisons. JHWS multidisciplinary teams made up of highly specialised staff including nurses, consultant psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, aboriginal mental health workers and prison support officers.
Current vacancies exist in Bunbury and Welshpool with additional vacancies expected to arise in Canning Vale.
Eligibility
Qualifications – Successful applicants must have:
- A tertiary qualification in Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) and eligible for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA) and
- Current registration by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
Permanent positions - To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.
Benefits and opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Career pathway opportunities
- Occupational Therapsist working in the department are supported supervision and professional development opportunities.
- Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.
- Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.
- Relocation assistance/allowance available for applicants relocating from Interstate or New Zealand (if eligible)
Application process
How to apply
Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
We require you to submit:
- A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
- A copy of your relevant qualifications as set out in the above Eligibility section.
- Contact details of two (2) work related referees.
- A statement no more than one (1) page, addressing the two (2) following Role Specific Criteria. Please provide examples to support your claims.
- Experience and clinical skills in planning, implementing and evaluating Occupational Therapy services in Disability and Allied Health Services (DAHS) caseloads.
- Proven ability to develop, plan and apply skills in assessment, treatment techniques and discharge planning appropriate to DAHS caseload in a fast and efficient manner.
All remaining Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Pool Recruitment
This pool will be open for a period of 6 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.
The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies, within the Corrective Services for the duration of the pool.
Candidate Search
If required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.
For further job-related information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Emily Tilbrook on Emily.Tilbrook@justice.wa.gov.au for a confidential discussion.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion.
Submitting your application
Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 056 for assistance.
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