Please note:
Effective from 01/07/2026 the salary range will increase to
$127,194 - $135,150 p.a. pro rata
Do
you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the
health of its people and community?
We are seeking highly
motivated qualified Senior Occupational Therapists to join our
Occupational Therapy team at Graylands Hospital.
This is a recruitment for
Permanent Full-Time / Part-Time and Fixed Term Full-Time /
Part-Time appointments. Fixed Term appointments will be made with
the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
We currently have a Fixed
Term Full-Time appointment available to cover a period of Parental
Leave for a year from September 2026 with the possibility of
extension(s) and or permanency and Permanent 0.6FTE.
What
is our Senior Occupational Therapist role?
This role, as part of a
multidisciplinary team, plans, implements, coordinates and
evaluates Occupational Therapy services to patients in the Acute
Care and Hospital Extended Care streams of Graylands Hospital using
advanced Occupational Therapy clinical practice skills; plans,
implements and evaluates patient safety and quality of care;
supervises Occupational Therapy staff and support staff in the
clinical area, coordinates duties and manages performance;
practices as a Senior Occupational Therapist and ensures practice
is in accordance to the Occupational Therapy professional and
registration requirements, standards, codes and guidelines; also
ensures practice aligns with the North Metropolitan Health Service
(NMHS) vision, mission, values, strategic priorities, policies and
guidelines.
While your qualifications
and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude
speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours
reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and
Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed
on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position
while upholding our values.
What
we offer
NMHS supports flexible
working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work
options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great
salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North
Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits)
including:
- Generous
salary packaging to increase take-home pay
- Professional and career
development opportunities
- Diverse
and inclusive culture
Want
to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact
Jessica Coetzee on 08 6159 6891 or email Jessica.Coetzee@health.wa.gov.au
to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career
interests.
Area
Profile
NMHS provides
timely access to high quality health care, embracing acknowledged
best practice to deliver improved clinical outcomes in the face of
rising challenges for all healthcare providers. The NMHS comprises
a mix of tertiary, specialist and generalist hospitals. Our
north metropolitan catchment area covers almost 1000 square
kilometres. Our population represents about 28 per cent of Western
Australia’s total, and is projected to grow to more than 0.9
million by 2031. For further information about NMHS
visit: http://www.nmahs.health.wa.gov.au/.
NMHS contains Western
Australia’s largest Mental Health Service caring for
youths, adults and older adults. Services are delivered through
inpatient units, community mental health clinics and day therapy
and outreach programs to a catchment area of almost 1 million
people. State-wide and Tertiary Mental Health Services include
research, forensics, neurosciences, art therapy, eating disorders
and other specialised services.
We
think you’ll like it here
Our employees like working
here, and we think you will too. Watch this video to find out what
they have to say.
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 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 selection criteria 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 in no
more than 2-3 pages (as outlined in the attached
JDF).
- 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.
Applicants must ensure their
nominated referees are available to provide references when
requested, as failure to do so may result in them being deemed
unsuitable.
Eligibility to Apply:
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential
requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions
in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment
you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and
work in Australia for the period of the contract.
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.
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@helth.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.
