Head of Department Occupational Therapy

Head of Department Occupational Therapy Salary : HSO Level P3 $135,972 - $140,644 (plus 12% superannuation) Location : Bunbury Unit / Division : WACHS - South West > Bunbury Hospital Allied Health Work Type : Fixed Term - Full Time Position No : Closing Date : 4 : 00 PM Attachments : Position Profile : Provides professional leadership, governance, coordination and management of Occupational Therapy services at Bunbury Hospital and Community across all clinical areas and programs in accordance with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia Code of Conduct and Registration Standards, and WACHS South West policies and guidelines. Manages Occupational Therapy staff, under the Director Allied Health, at Bunbury Hospital and Community services; coordinates duties and manages performance to ensure the delivery of efficient, effective and high-quality Occupational Therapy services. Provides professional support regionally on the planning and implementation of strategic workforce initiatives, teaching, training and research opportunities. Eligibility to Apply : 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). 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 : 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 this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. 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. This is a Fixed Term opportunity while the substantive occupant is on a period of Parental Leave. Regional Profile : The South West is located in the southern-western corner of Australia and covers an area of nearly 24,000 square kilometres. It is Western Australia’s most popular tourist destination and has unique biodiversity and a rich natural environment. The Regional Health Service offers two (2) main health facilities at Bunbury and Busselton. The Health Service is also widely supported with a network of smaller hospitals and Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) sites at : Augusta, Boyup Brook, Bridgetown, Collie, Donnybrook, Harvey, Margaret River, Nannup, Northcliffe, Pemberton and Warren. Employee Benefits : 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr