Are you an experienced
Occupational Therapist with an interest in supporting consumers to
optimise National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
support?
This is a permanent part time position,
53.2 hours per fortnight.
What does the Senior
Occupational Therapist - NDIS do?
This
position provides advanced occupational therapy services to
consumers of the Community Mental Health Service. This includes
clinical coordination, and supporting clinicians, in the
application and progression of NDIS access and plans for
consumers.
This
position works in collaboration with internal and external
stakeholders with NDIS requirements to identify and reduce systemic
barriers impacting on mental health consumers. They also support
teams by facilitating interagency cooperation and
coordination.
The
Job Description Form (JDF) is attached to provide you with more
information.
We
aim to work in alignment with NMHS: Care, Respect, Innovation,
Teamwork, and Integrity. The selection may include assessment of
how you will undertake the role while upholding our
values.
Want to know more about
this role?
We
encourage you to contact Sarah Rickerby on 08 9406
7100 to discuss how this role aligns with your personal
and career interests.
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.
Want to
apply?
Your application should
include:
- A detailed
resume. Your resume will be used to shortlist for
this position so it is important that it outlines:
- Your ability to provide
advanced occupational therapy practice skills in a
community mental health setting
- Your experience and
knowledge of the National Disability Insurance
scheme.
- 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.
The
remainder of the selection criteria will be assessed during the
process. You are not required to provide any further
information.
Applications are online at https://www.jobs.wa.gov.au/ so
please ensure you allow enough time to complete and attach your
documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact
Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during
business hours.
Eligibility to
Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency
is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for
permanent positions in the public sector.
Depending on the position, the successful
applicant may be required to undergo criminal record and integrity
screening, provide evidence of qualifications, under undergo a
pre-employment health assessment.
This
selection process may also be used to fill this and other "similar"
vacancies throughout the health service that may arise in the 12
months following approval of the decision.
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.
Additional
Information
North Metropolitan Health Service (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@health.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.
