Senior Occupational Therapist

Senior Occupational Therapists – Join our Community Adult Mental Health’s Occupational Therapy teams at Stirling and Wanneroo Community Adult Mental Health Services. What do our Senior Occupational Therapists do? Function as a case manager undertaking clinical assessment of an allocated case load of consumers with a mental illness. Provide advanced occupational therapy services to consumers of the Community Mental Health Service. Positions Available 1 x Permanent Full‑Time position at Stirling Community Adult Mental Health Service, based at Mirrabooka. Provide advanced clinical and recovery‑focused care in a Clinical Treatment Team. The Mirrabooka Clinic serves consumers and carers from diverse multicultural backgrounds, with co‑occurring conditions and a range of accommodation and service provider engagement. 1 x Fixed Term Part‑Time (45.6 hours per fortnight) parental leave cover until 20 July 2026, based at Wanneroo. Potential for extension and/or permanency. Work in the Assessment and Treatment Team (ATT) at Wanneroo Clinic, providing short‑term acute and sub‑acute clinical case management and recovery‑focused care within a dynamic multidisciplinary team. 1 x Fixed Term Part‑Time (30.4 hours per fortnight) until 8 September 2026, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency in the Wanneroo Active Recovery Team (ART). Provide short‑term clinical case management within a psychosocial recovery model in an innovative colocation partnership with a Non‑Government Organisation (NGO), Luma. Eligibility to Apply Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for permanent positions. For fixed‑term positions you must have evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract. Your Application Should Include A detailed resume that outlines your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position. A short cover letter demonstrating how you would provide advanced occupational therapy practice in a community mental health setting, outlining your leadership and communication skills, and stating which position(s) you are applying for. The names and contact details of two referees. Preferably one recent supervisor. Ensure referees are available to provide reference when requested, as failure to do so may result in your application being deemed unsuitable. Benefits Flexible working practices, with consideration for flexible work options where operationally appropriate. Competitive salary and a range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service – Pay and Benefits). Other Information WA Health requires applicants to undertake criminal record 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. Should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, the next most suitable applicant may be offered the position. This process may be used to fill other “similar” vacancies that may arise across NMHS for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorized delegate endorses the recruitment decision. NMHS fosters an environment of equity and inclusion, striving to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have a disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at . Contact For more information about this role, please contact Carmen Stobie at or by email at . Application Deadline Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on 4:00 pm on the closing date will not be accepted. We look forward to receiving your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr