Allied Health Assistant (Occupational Therapy)

South Metropolitan Health Service; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development Opportunities

Study leave/assistance

Flexible working arrangements

Flexible leave arrangements

Location-based allowances

Job summary

South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) is seeking an Allied Health Assistant (Occupational Therapy) to support recovery-focused care in an inpatient mental health setting. You will work within a multidisciplinary team under supervision of an Occupational Therapist to plan and deliver individual and group programs, promoting client wellbeing and safe, high-quality care in line with SMHS guidelines.

SMHS emphasises research, innovation and continuous improvement, and operates a new Fremantle

Job description

CRVCID 754923

This is a recruitment process for Permanent Full-Time / Part-Time, Fixed-Term Full-Time / Part-Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) for the Fixed-Term tenure.

We currently have 1.5 FTE available.

At South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS), every employee contributes to delivering safe, high-quality care to our community. Guided by our vision of Excellent health care, every time, we place research, innovation and continuous improvement at the centre of everything we do. We are building a culture of shared learning and leadership that reflects our commitment to being Collectively One, Locally Led.

Position Profile and Role

We are seeking a motivated Allied Health Assistant (Occupational Therapy) to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support the delivery of recovery-focused care for clients within an inpatient mental health setting. The Allied Health Assistant (Occupational Therapy) works as part of a multidisciplinary team to assist with the planning and delivery of individual and group recovery programs for clients. Under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist or delegate, the role supports therapeutic interventions, promotes client wellbeing and recovery, and contributes to the delivery of safe, high-quality care in accordance with SMHS policies and guidelines.

About Us

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.

South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) Mental Health has opened a new state-of-the-art facility at Fremantle Hospital designed to offer expanded and modern mental health services for our community. The three-storey space will provide an additional 40 mental health beds and a 24-hour Mental Health Crisis Centre, ensuring compassionate and innovative care for those who need it most.

Employee Benefits

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances
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Eligibility to Apply:

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.

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.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other similar vacancies within SMHS and/or the wider WA public sector. 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.