Senior Occupational Therapist – Perth Children’s Hospital
Child and Adolescent Health Service
Date: 1 week ago
City: Nedlands, Western Australia
Contract type: Full time
CRVCID. 670474
Before you apply for this position, please read the attached job application information sheet which contains important information.
See the rewarding impact of your work in the health outcomes of our young patients.
This is a pool for various positions such as Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time, and Casual appointment(s) with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. These positions are.across a range of caseloads which may include but are not limited to orthopaedics, oncology, infants, cerebral palsy mobility clinic and paediatric rehabilitation. Caseloads will be allocated based on clinical need and specific skills/knowledge of applicants.
We also have current part time vacancies in paediatric rehab services including; rehabilitation in the community, early intervention and refugee health.
About The Role
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Senior Occupational Therapists to join our dynamic team. You will provide assessment and support for children with a diverse range of conditions, covering caseloads according to departmental requirements.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
About Our Occupational Therapy Team
Based at Perth Children’s Hospital, our dedicated team provide services to children aged 0–16 years, including inpatients (as part of a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals) and outpatients through medical clinics, and OT led clinics.
We are committed to maximizing a child’s potential through building and recovering skills and strategies that enable participation and engagement in everyday activities. Adapting to each child’s age, developmental needs, illness, injury, or disability we evaluate sensory, cognitive, motor, and social-emotional skills. Through assessment and consultation with the child and their family, we aim to help young people achieve age-appropriate levels of independence.
Working across post-surgical, rehabilitation, neurodevelopmental interventions, and transitions, we support patients during their journey back home and to school. This includes outpatient follow-ups, transition to adult care, liaison with regional patients via Telehealth, and collaboration with other Health Service Providers, CAHS services, child development services, and community agencies.
How To Apply
We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. Your application should contain the following:
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
Role related questions: We encourage you to contact Jacqui Hunt Head of Department Occupational Therapy on email [email protected] or phone 08 6456 0409 with any specific questions related to this role.
Help in submitting your application: If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
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).
This position 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
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.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
This is a recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:
About CAHS
The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS comprises four service areas: Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.
For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please click here
CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values.
For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: [email protected]
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.
Before you apply for this position, please read the attached job application information sheet which contains important information.
See the rewarding impact of your work in the health outcomes of our young patients.
This is a pool for various positions such as Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time, and Casual appointment(s) with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. These positions are.across a range of caseloads which may include but are not limited to orthopaedics, oncology, infants, cerebral palsy mobility clinic and paediatric rehabilitation. Caseloads will be allocated based on clinical need and specific skills/knowledge of applicants.
We also have current part time vacancies in paediatric rehab services including; rehabilitation in the community, early intervention and refugee health.
- We currently have 0.8 FTE fixed term positions across the Rehab in the Community program, early intervention and refugee health.
About The Role
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Senior Occupational Therapists to join our dynamic team. You will provide assessment and support for children with a diverse range of conditions, covering caseloads according to departmental requirements.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Providing consultancy - conducting appropriate screening, assessment, treatment/intervention and clinical review for designated caseloads.
- Liaising and negotiating with team members and community-based services to develop effective management plans for clients with complex needs.
- Participating in regular supervision, evaluation of clinical practice, and ongoing professional development.
- Participating in the development, planning, and evaluation of services, including ongoing evaluation of clinical practice and standards.
- Supporting the delivery of safe patient care, ensuring services are family-centred and contributing to continuous quality improvement activities.
- Providing consultancy, contributing to service development, and upholding the highest standards of professional development and clinical governance.
About Our Occupational Therapy Team
Based at Perth Children’s Hospital, our dedicated team provide services to children aged 0–16 years, including inpatients (as part of a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals) and outpatients through medical clinics, and OT led clinics.
We are committed to maximizing a child’s potential through building and recovering skills and strategies that enable participation and engagement in everyday activities. Adapting to each child’s age, developmental needs, illness, injury, or disability we evaluate sensory, cognitive, motor, and social-emotional skills. Through assessment and consultation with the child and their family, we aim to help young people achieve age-appropriate levels of independence.
Working across post-surgical, rehabilitation, neurodevelopmental interventions, and transitions, we support patients during their journey back home and to school. This includes outpatient follow-ups, transition to adult care, liaison with regional patients via Telehealth, and collaboration with other Health Service Providers, CAHS services, child development services, and community agencies.
How To Apply
We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. Your application should contain the following:
- A covering letter outlining your suitability for the position.
- A statement addressing selection criteria as per the Job Description Form in 2 – 3 pages maximum.
- A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.
- The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a confidential report (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
Role related questions: We encourage you to contact Jacqui Hunt Head of Department Occupational Therapy on email [email protected] or phone 08 6456 0409 with any specific questions related to this role.
Help in submitting your application: If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
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).
This position 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
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.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
This is a recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:
- 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 30 May 2026.
About CAHS
The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS comprises four service areas: Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.
For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please click here
CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values.
For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: [email protected]
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.
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