Occupational Therapist

Join to apply for the Occupational Therapist role at South Metropolitan Health Service . CRVCID This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time and Casual appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital offering a range of health services including the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, purpose-built mental health unit, maternity, paediatric and neonatal services, and the State Adult Burns Service. FSH also delivers specialised services such as heart and lung transplantations and hyperbaric medicine. Fremantle Hospital is a 300-bed specialist hospital focused on providing high-quality aged care, mental health, secondary rehabilitation, planned surgeries and medical services. SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3,300 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. Currently we are seeking passionate Occupational Therapists to join our dedicated team at Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group. You will work on a rotating roster across two sites at Fiona Stanley Hospital (including State Rehabilitation Service) and Fremantle Hospital. About the Role As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide Occupational Therapy services to patients in the assigned areas as required/appropriate, at the Health Service and/or in the community. You will facilitate and promote patient safety and quality of care, and practice in accordance with Occupational Therapy professional and registration requirements, standards, codes, guidelines and SMHS policies. 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, LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Stephanie Coates, Head of Department on . Application Instructions Your application should include: A copy of your current CV and a Cover Letter A statement addressing Essential Selection Criteria 1, 2, 4 and 5 only 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 allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will need 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 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 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. 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 28/02/2027. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr