Occupational Therapist

Overview Location: Armadale Unit/Division: Armadale Health Service > Occupational Therapy Department Work Type: Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time Armadale Kalamunda Group is seeking to establish a pool of suitably skilled Occupational Therapists for rotational positions. Rotational work areas include inpatient rehabilitation, acute and general medicine, surgical, community rehabilitation, mental health, and palliative care. Most Occupational Therapy positions are based at the Armadale Hospital site, with a smaller service at Kalamunda Hospital. This is an recruitment pool for permanent full time, permanent part time, fixed term full time, fixed term part time, casual appointment(s) with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. This is an open-ended recruitment pool, which means the panel will monitor the pool and assess applicants 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 30/04/2027. Contact: Leanne Watson on 08 9391 2312 or leanne.watson@health.wa.gov.au for more information. Responsibilities and Work Areas - Fill rotational Occupational Therapist positions across inpatient rehabilitation, acute/general medicine, surgical, community rehabilitation, mental health, and palliative care settings. - Deliver high-quality occupational therapy services within Armadale Hospital and Kalamunda Hospital as required. - Contribute to collaborative multidisciplinary care and patient discharge planning within assigned wards and community settings. Benefits - On-site free parking - Professional development opportunities and study leave assistance - EMHS Fitness passport program - AKG Social club - Employee assistance program for staff and immediate family - Flexible working and leave arrangements – within operational requirements Requirements and Qualifications - Australian citizenship or permanent residency is essential for permanent positions in the public sector. For fixed-term appointments, you must have documentary evidence of entitlement to live and work in Australia for the contract period. - This position requires APHRA registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. - 2025 final year Occupational Therapy students are welcome to apply; however, if successful to the pool, appointment to a position cannot occur until registered to practice as an Occupational Therapist in Australia. - WA Health policies require criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. References may be asked to comment on integrity and ethical behavior. Special Notes - Aboriginal workforce initiative and Equal Opportunity Act considerations apply; Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. - Lodgement is system-generated. Submissions on or after the closing date will not be accepted. Application Instructions Applicants are requested to apply online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au. Your application requires: - A copy of your current curriculum vitae (CV) - Name and contact details of two referees (preferably including a current or recent supervisor/manager) - A letter no longer than 3 pages addressing the essential and desirable selection criteria in the attached job description form. The attached JDF is for a rotational position; essential selection criteria can be addressed with examples specific to your areas of clinical experience. Ensure your documents are complete and attached prior to applying online. Allow time to complete the online process and attach documentation. If you experience difficulties applying online, contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 during business hours. Lodgement is system-generated. Submissions on or after 4:00 pm on the closing date will not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered. Position Title: Occupational Therapist Agency: East Metropolitan Health Service Location: Armadale Unit/Division: Armadale Health Service > Occupational Therapy Department Position No: 00005810 Closing Date: 2026-02-02 4:00 PM #J-18808-Ljbffr