Work with Us/In Their
Words
Avon & Central Population Health Unit
are seeking a suitably experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to
join their team!
This is a Fixed Term Full Time
appointment until 28/06/2027, with the possibility of extension(s)
and/or permanency, while the substantive occupant is on a period of
Parental Leave.
Position Profile: In
collaboration with the Coordinator Subacute Care coordinates the
development, planning, implementation and evaluation of
Occupational Therapy services and programs to the designated
patients serviced by the Subacute Care Unit. In accordance with
WACHS policies and guidelines provides Occupational Therapy
services across the continuum of care at an advanced practice level
including assessment, treatment, evaluation and planning to a
designated caseload of admitted and non-admitted patients, and
performs associated administrative duties. Supervises any
Occupational Therapy staff or support staff allocated to the
clinical area, coordinates duties and manages
performance.
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).
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.
This vacancy 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
Please note this recruitment process requires
completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).
Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is
conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform
the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA
will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see
the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
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.
Area Profile:
WACHS Wheatbelt region extends from the Turquoise coast to Southern
Cross to the Darling Scarp to the regional towns of Wagin and Lake
Grace. The Wheatbelt is a region of enormous opportunity, with a
close proximity to metropolitan areas, rich diverse cultural
heritage and growing development and innovation. Health services
currently available to the Wheatbelt community include emergency
care and retrieval, acute and sub-acute inpatient care, aged care,
mental health and population and community health.
With four integrated district hospitals
(Narrogin, Northam, Merredin and Moora), 18 small hospitals and 17
health centres/ nursing posts and clinics, you will find a strong
sense of community, exciting lifestyle and career opportunities.
WACHS Wheatbelt, a great place to live, work and
explore!
Employee
Benefits: In addition to the great salary our
employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in
line with operational requirements):
- 12% employer contributed
superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further
information on superannuation
click here
- Access to generous salary
packaging arrangements
- Professional Development
Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working
arrangements
- Flexible leave
arrangements
- Other professional and
location based allowances
We are committed to fostering a diverse and
inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and
empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique
perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us
in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve
equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity
Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a
disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of
age and under).
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form (JDF) to see the Work Related Requirements to be addressed in
your application.
For Further Job Related
Information: We encourage you to contact Amy
Wilson on 08 9690 1320.
If you experience difficulties while applying
online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate
assistance during business hours.
Application Instructions:
Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
It is preferable for your referee
to be a current supervisor or manager.
Applicants are advised to write a
statement addressing each of the Work Related Requirements listed
in the attached JDF in no more than 2-3 pages, and provide a
detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how
you are able to meet the position requirements.
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.
Lodgement is system generated. Any
submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED
