Occupational Therapist

Unit/Division: Bentley Health Service > Midland Adult Community Mental Health Work Type: Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time/Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time/Part Time, and casual appointments with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. The location offers easy access to the Perth Hills and Swan Valley wine region, along with a more relaxed lifestyle – all without the stress of inner‑city congestion. It’s also conveniently located just 20 minutes from a number of popular inner‑city and eastern suburbs, making it easily accessible for staff from across the metro area. EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist. We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability. Other Conditions WAHealth is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. 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. 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 is an“open‑ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted: - The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and will assess on a regular basis. - 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 31/10/2026. Position Profile As part of a multidisciplinary team this role provides Occupational Therapy services and Care Coordination to consumers of the Community Mental Health Service. The Occupational Therapist facilitates and promotes consumer safety and quality of care and practices as an Occupational Therapist in accordance with Occupational Therapy professional and registration requirements, standards, codes and guidelines and EMHS policies and guidelines. Area Profile Midland Community Mental Health Centre (MCMHC) is situated in the heart of Midland and located 17 km from the Perth CBD and is easily accessible via public transport and close to the Midland Gate Shopping Centre. It is a multidisciplinary tertiary mental health community service providing specialist mental health care and care coordination for eligible consumers aged from 18 in the Swan/Hills catchment. Multidisciplinary teams work with consumers and their carers to achieve their recovery goals and return to primary care in the community. Employee Benefits - Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance. - Flexible working arrangements. - Flexible leave arrangements. - Other professional and location based allowances. Selection Criteria Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). For Further Job Related Information We encourage you to contact Gail Hogan on 08 9237 8600. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager. Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. #J-18808-Ljbffr