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This is a recruitment pool for permanent full time, permanent part time, fixed term full time, fixed term part time and casual appointments.
Peel Health Campus (part of South Metropolitan Mental Health Service) is recruiting for Senior Occupational Therapists to work within our the clinical specialty area/s. The successful applicant/s shall be part of a multidisciplinary team, plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates Occupational Therapy services to patients at Peel Health Campus using advanced Occupational Therapy clinical practice skills. Plans, implements and evaluates patient safety and quality of care. Practices as a Senior Occupational Therapist and ensures practice is in accordance with the Occupational Therapy professional and registration requirements, standards, codes and guidelines and SMHS policies and guidelines.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments are made to the above position or other similar vacancies which may arise. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/06/2026.
This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start!
Peel Health Campus is a general hospital located in the City of Mandurah, 75 km south of Perth on the doorstep of the south-west, known for its stunning beaches, internationally significant wetlands, and some of Australia’s most spectacular waterways for boating, fishing and wildlife. It originally opened in 1988 as the 32-bed Mandurah District Hospital, and now operates with 206 licenced beds, bays and treatment areas.
Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Katie Young, Manager Allied Health on 08 9531 8***
Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.
If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below.
Your application should include:
* A copy of your current CV.
* A written statement addressing the essential selection criteria (2, 4 and 6 only) in no more than 2-3 pages and with reference to your experience relevant to the clinical area.
* The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Employee Benefits
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
* Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
* Flexible working arrangements
* Flexible leave arrangements
* Other professional and location-based allowances
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Eligibility
Are you eligible? To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. 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.
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
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.
Before you apply for this position, please read the attached job application information sheet which contains important information.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.