Occupational Therapist
Salary:
HSO Level P1 $88,411 - $119,660 p.a. pro rata
Location:
Rockingham
Unit/Division:
Peel And Rockingham Kwinana Health Service
Work Type:
Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Position No:
Pool Ref
Closing Date:
:00 PM
CRVCID 717754
This is a recruitment pool for Permanent Full - Time/Part - Time and Fixed -Term Full - Time/Part - Time appointments with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency.
Currently we are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team. The successful applicant/s, as part of a multidisciplinary team, will provide Occupational therapy services to patients in the clinical area of Community Care Unit and/or other assigned areas as required/appropriate, at the Health Service and/or in the community; will facilitate and promote patient safety and quality of care; will practice as an Occupational Therapist in accordance with Occupational Therapy professional and registration requirements, standards, codes and guidelines and SMHS policies and guidelines.
About Community Care Unit (CCU)
CCU is a 20-bed residential service managed by a partnership between PaRK Mental Health Services and Richmond Wellbeing. Accessible to individuals aged between 18 to 65 years who no longer require hospital care, and who would benefit from a supportive transitional care environment to develop their capacity for independent living.
It provides high-level support and rehabilitation in the community within a home-like environment for adults with severe mental health issues. The service is focused on individuals who are likely to require mid to long-term support (i.e. greater than six months and on average 18 months).
It is a transitional service, meaning those within the unit will be supported though psychosocial support, peer support and embedded mental health clinical services to maintain and build sustainable living skills and behaviours. It also promotes the capacity and confidence of individuals to transition from this service into suitable accommodation within the community.
About SMHS Mental Health
SMHS Mental Health provides a comprehensive range of public mental health services for consumers through its community mental health services, hospitals and community health centres.
The South Metropolitan Health Service's (SMHS) Mental Health Services are delivered by two sites (Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospital Mental Health (FSFH Mental Health), and the Peel and Rockingham Kwinana Mental Health (PaRK Mental Health), which deliver specialist mental health services across the South Metropolitan Health catchment area.
SMHS Mental Health Services deliver extensive inpatient and community based mental health programs, targeted at:
* supporting people with serious and enduring mental illness,
* promoting meaningful and lasting recovery,
* early assessment intervention and treatment,
* supporting transitions to maximise independence
About Peel Rockingham and Kwinana (PaRK) Mental Health:
PaRK Mental Health is a community mental health service for adults and older adults who are based in Rockingham and Peel. We provide a comprehensive range of services and programs for individuals, families and groups which include:
* mental health assessment, treatment and ongoing care planning
* support and education for families and carers
* support, consultation and education to general practitioners, community agencies and general hospitals
* mental health rehabilitation programs, including Intensive Day Therapy.
* Evidenced based clinical psychological individual and group interventions such as DBT; CBT; CBT for Psychosis, Schema Focused therapy; EMDR.
SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.
Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.
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.
Want to know more? We encourage you to contact James Porter, Program Manager- Community Mental Health, on or email at
If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:
Your application should include:
* A copy of your current CV
* A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
* 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 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
* For further information click here.
Eligibility
Are you eligible? 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).
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
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:
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/06/2026.
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.
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