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    Occupational Therapist - Western Australia - WA Country Health Service

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    Full time, Part time, Casual/Holiday
    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.

    The Job Description Form (attached) provides a full statement of duties.

    The Applicant Information (attached) provides additional information about the application process, regions and working at WACHS.

    Occupational Therapy students in their final semester of study are encouraged to apply.

    Further information about this position

    This is an open-ended Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time/Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time/Part Time, and Casual appointments. This includes the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. The following must be noted:

    • The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and will assess on a regular basis.
    • Interviews may not be conducted as part of the process, but applicants may be contacted if additional information is required.
    • Referees will be contacted as part of the assessment process.
    • If you are successful to the pool, you will be considered for all suitable vacancies across hospitals and health services in the 7 WACHS regions for the duration of the pool without having to re-apply for each individual position. You will be able to indicate your regional preferences and availability for positions.
    • Appointments may be made from this pool until 19/08/2024.

    Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which include:

    • Relocation incentives of $6,000 to $10,000 may be available for interstate and international health professionals appointed to a permanent position or fixed term contract of 12 months or longer, subject to the WA Health Relocation Incentives requirements
    • 11% 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 graduate program
    • Flexible working arrangements
    • Generous leave entitlements and flexible leave arrangements
    • Other professional and location-based allowances

    If you would like to know more about the pool and/or positions, please email .

    How to apply

    Apply online via the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of this page.

    To be considered for this role the following THREE (3) job requirements listed below must be provided in support of your job application:

    1. A comprehensive CV that summarises your experience and professional qualifications.
    2. A statement of 2-3 pages addressing the essential selection criteria, with examples to demonstrate your skills and experience. The essential selection criteria are listed on the final page of the attached Job Description Form.
    3. The names and contact details of two (2) recent professional referees. It is preferable for one to be your current supervisor or manager.

    Eligibility

    Successful applicants will be required to:

    • Provide evidence of their Australian citizenship or permanent residency to be considered for a permanent position in the WA public sector
    • Undertake criminal records screening and integrity checks; this may also include referees commenting on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour
    • Completion of a satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA) and Working With Children's Check (WA WWC Check) For further information please refer to the WWC website at:

    About WACHS
    The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia. The organisation comprises seven regions, with 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.

    WACHS is committed to living our values. A key focus is on Community where we apply: Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and Curiosity.

    Commitment to Diversity

    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 is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

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

    LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

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



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