WACHS Occupational Therapist Pool

WA Country Health Service; Shire Of Esperance; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging

Professional development

Flexible working

Generous leave

Location-based allowances

Job summary

WA Country Health Service invites applications for an Occupational Therapist to plan, coordinate and deliver care to a diverse caseload across inpatient, outpatient and community settings in regional Western Australia.

New graduates and students in their final semester are encouraged to apply, with opportunities for professional development, flexible work arrangements and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Evidence of tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and eligibility for registration by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
• Outline your skills and experience in occupational therapy assessment, treatment and evaluation.
• Demonstrate ability to manage time and clinical caseload within workplace standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and provide an occupational therapy service to a designated caseload of inpatient, outpatient and/or community clients.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and develop broad clinical and professional skills.
• Contribute to service delivery across various settings and locations within regional WA.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Clinical assessment & evaluation

Caseload management

Patient communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Wander out yonder and experience the best of regional WA by working as an Occupational Therapist with the WA Country Health Service.

We are an organisation committed to providing innovative, high quality, consumer-centred healthcare locally to support healthy, thriving regional communities throughout Western Australia.

About This Opportunity

As an Occupational Therapist with the WA Country Health Service, you will plan, coordinate, and provide an occupational therapy service to a designated caseload of inpatient, outpatient and/or community clients. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team and have the opportunity to develop broad clinical and professional skills.

New graduates and students in their final semester of study are encouraged to apply.

The Job Description Form and Applicant Information Pack (both attached) provides additional information about the role, application process and working at WACHS.

About WACHS

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia, comprising of a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Working with us will expose you to a range of career options along with living in vibrant country communities. There is a wealth of information about living and working in country WA, which you can access from our website.

Important Information To Note

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time/Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time/Part Time, and Casual appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

• The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis throughout the life of the pool.
• Applicants will have the opportunity to indicate their preferred locations and availability for positions.
• Applications will undergo an initial assessment of qualifications, experience and suitability for inclusion in the recruitment pool. Referees will be contacted as part of the assessment process.
• Interviews will not be conducted as part of the recruitment process, but applicants may be contacted if additional information is required.
• Applicants assessed as suitable will be placed in a recruitment pool for current and future vacancies across all WACHS sites. However, inclusion in the pool does not guarantee an offer of employment.
• When vacancies arise, further assessment may be undertaken to determine suitability for appointment to a position.
• Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/06/2027.

Suitability Criteria

Suitability recognises that a range of factors contribute to merit, including skills, knowledge, abilities, behaviours, ethical alignment and relevant operational requirements. The suitability requirements below are derived from the Job Description Form and define what will be assessed to determine your suitability for the role.

Applicants should address the following criteria in no more than 3 pages:

• Provide a detailed clinical example demonstrating your knowledge and experience in occupational therapy assessment, treatment and evaluation.
• Outline your skills and experience working effectively and collaboratively with patients/consumers, colleagues and multidisciplinary team members in a clinical setting.
• Provide examples of strategies you use to manage time and clinical caseload within workplace standards and procedures.
• Provide the names and contact details of two (2) recent professional referees, with at least one being a current or recent supervisor.

Other Essential Requirements

• Evidence of tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and eligibility for registration by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
• Availability to commence employment within the pool validity period (before 30 June 2027).

For Further Job Related Information

We encourage you to contact the Allied Health Workforce team at [e-mail].

What We Offer

In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance, including the Transition to Practice (T2P) graduate program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous leave entitlements and flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances

Eligibility

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 is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

Other Conditions

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: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community's needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.