Part time, Casual/Temporary, Full time, Contract, Permanent
Wander out yonder andexperience the best of regional WA by working as an OccupationalTherapist with the WA Country Health Service.
We are an organisationcommitted to providing innovative, high quality, consumer-centredhealthcare locally to support healthy, thriving regionalcommunities throughout Western Australia
Aboutthis opportunity
As anOccupational Therapist with the WA Country Health Service, you willplan, coordinate, and provide an occupational therapy service to adesignated caseload of inpatient, outpatient and/or communityclients. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team and have theopportunity to develop broad clinical and professionalskills.
The JobDescription Form (attached) provides a full statement ofduties.
OccupationalTherapystudents in their final semester of study areencouraged to apply.
The ApplicantInformation Pack (attached) provides additional information aboutthe application process, regions and working at WACHS.
Further informationabout this position
This is anopen-ended Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time/Part Time,Fixed Term Full Time/Part Time, and Casual appointments. Thisincludes the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Thefollowing must be noted:
* Thepanel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications andwill assess on a regular basis.
* Interviews may not beconducted as part of the process, but applicants may becontacted if additional information is required.
* Refereeswill be contacted as part of the assessmentprocess.
* If youare successful to the pool, you will be considered for allsuitable vacancies across hospitals and health services in the7 WACHS regions for the duration of the pool without having tore-apply for each individual position. You will be able toindicate your regional preferences and availability forpositions.
* Appointments may be madefrom this pool until 31/07/2026
EmployeeBenefits: In addition to the great salary, our employeesenjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line withoperational requirements):
* 12%employer contributed superannuation into a fund of yourchoice
* Accessto generous salary packaging arrangements
* Professional developmentopportunities and study leave/assistance, including theTransition to Practice graduate program
* Flexibleworking arrangements
* Generousleave entitlements and flexible leave arrangements
* Otherprofessional and location-based allowances
Apply onlinevia the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of thispage.
To beconsidered for this role the following four (4) job requirementslisted below must be provided in support of your jobapplication:
* Evidenceof an Australian occupational therapy qualification, orevidence of eligibility for registration by the OccupationalTherapy Board of Australia, or evidence confirming enrolment inthe final semester of university.
* Acomprehensive CV that summarises your experience andprofessional qualifications.
* Astatement of 2-3 pages addressing the essential selectioncriteria, with examples to demonstrate your skills andexperience. The essential selection criteria are listed on thefinal page of the attached Job Description Form.
* Thenames and contact details of two (2) recent professionalreferees. It is preferable for one to be your currentsupervisor or manager.
Successfulapplicants will be required to:
* Provideevidence of an Australian occupational therapy qualification,or evidence of eligibility for registration by the OccupationalTherapy Board of Australia, or evidence confirming enrolment inthe final semester of university.
* Provideevidence of their Australian citizenship or permanent residencyto be considered for a permanent position in the WA publicsector
* Undertake criminalrecords screening and integrity checks; this may also includereferees commenting on your integrity and past demonstration ofethical behaviour
Completion of asatisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA) andWorking With Children's Check (WA WWC Check). For furtherinformation please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
AboutWACHS
The WACountry Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health systemin Australia. The organisation comprisesseven regions,with a strong network of public hospitals, health services andhealth centres located acrossrural and remote WesternAustralia. Workingwith us will expose you to a range of career options along withliving in vibrant country communities. There is a wealth ofinformation about living and working in country WA, which you canaccess from our website.
WACHS iscommitted to living our values.A key focus is on Community where we apply: Compassion, Quality,Integrity, Equity and Curiosity.
Commitment toDiversity
WA Health iscommitted to eliminating all formsof discrimination in theprovision of our service. We embrace diversity and stronglyencourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeoples, peoplefrom culturally diverse backgrounds and peoplewith disabilities.
Weare committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce whereevery employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that adiverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation tomeet our community's needs. We welcome applicants of allbackgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitablefuture and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66Rand 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applicationsfrom people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, peoplefrom culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women andyouth (24 years of age and under).
Lodgement is systemgenerated. Any submissions on, or after 4pm will not beaccepted.
LATEOR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
If youexperience difficulties while applying online, please contactEmployee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance duringbusiness hours.
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