Professional Lead Occupational Therapy

Do you want to be a
part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people
and community?
We
are seeking suitable applications for a highly capable and
values-driven Occupational Therapy professional to join our dynamic
team at Adult Community Mental Health.

This is for a Permanent Full Time appointment
or Fixed Term Full time appointment with the possibility of
extension(s) and/or permanency.
What is our
Professional Lead Occuaptional Therapy role?
This position coordinates
and leads the Occupational Therapy team within Adult Community
Stream; provides Occupational Therapy services to clients as part
of a multidisciplinary team; facilitates and promotes patient
safety and quality of care; practices as an Occupational Therapist
as per Occupational Therapy Board of Australia Standards & NMHS
policies and guidelines.
The Mental Health and Dental Health Services
(MHDHS) Community Adult Mental Health Stream provides evidence
based, specialised mental health services supported by strategic
planning.
The service is committed to working alongside service
providers, consumers and carer stakeholders, to promote optimal
mental health for those referred to our service
While your qualifications and experience tell
us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still.
At North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS), we aim to ensure our
behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation,
Teamwork and Integrity.
Want to know more
about this role?
We encourage you to contact Sarah Boylen on
+61 0476 242 2161 or email ************@health.wa.gov.au to
discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career
interests.

Area
Profile
NMHS provides timely
access to high quality health care, embracing acknowledged best
practice to deliver improved clinical outcomes in the face of
rising challenges for all healthcare providers.
The NMHS comprises
a mix of tertiary, specialist and generalist hospitals.
Our
north metropolitan catchment area covers almost 1000 square
kilometres.
Our population represents about 28 per cent of Western
Australia's total, and is projected to grow to more than 0.9
million by 2031.
For further information about NMHS visit: http://www.nmhs.health.wa.gov.au
NMHS contains Western Australia's
largest Mental Health Service caring for
youths, adults and older adults.
Services are delivered through
inpatient units, community mental health clinics and day therapy
and outreach programs to a catchment area of almost 1 million
people.
State-wide and Tertiary Mental Health Services include
research, forensics, neurosciences, art therapy, eating disorders
and other specialised services.
What we
offer
NMHS supports flexible working practices and
consideration will be given to flexible work options, where
operationally appropriate.
In addition to the great salary, our
employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North
Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits)
including:

Generous salary packaging
to increase take-home pay
Professional and career
development opportunities
Diverse and inclusive
culture

NMHS supports flexible working practices and
consideration will be given to flexible work options, where
operationally appropriate.

We think you'll
like it here
Our employees like working here, and we think
you will too.
Watch this video to find out what they have to
say.

Ready to join our
team?
Applicants are required to apply
online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow enough
time to complete the online application process and attach your
documentation.
If you experience difficulties, please contact
Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during
business hours.
The JDF is attached for reference.
Your application should include:

A statement addressing
the selection criteria in no more than 2-3
pages (as outlined in the attached JDF).
A Detailed
Resume which sets out your qualifications,
capabilities and experience relevant to this
position.
References - The names
and contact details of two (2) referees.
It is
preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent
supervisor.

Eligibility to
Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent
residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be
considered for permanent positions in the public
sector.

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.
Whilst 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.
NMHS fosters an environment of equity and
inclusion and strives 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.
We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect,
Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this
role.
NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal
workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing
Strategy.
As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal
Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.

NMHS upholds the social model of disability.
We welcome applicants who have 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 email ***********@health.wa.gov.au.
Lodgement is system generated.
Any
submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be
accepted.
We look forward to
receiving your application.

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