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Salary: HSO Level P3 $135,972 - $140,644 per annum pro rata Location: Perth WA Unit/Division: Child and Adolescent Community Health > Child Development Service Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time Thisis a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time,Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointment(s), withthe possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. PositionProfile: Are you a passionate and experiencedOccupational Therapy (OT) leader looking for a rewardingopportunity? The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) isseeking a dynamic Manager for Occupational Therapy to lead ourdedicated team within the Child Development Service (CDS). Inthis vital role, you will manage the provision of OT services,providing expert clinical leadership and professional supervisionto a team of skilled therapists who support children withdevelopmental delays and disorders. This is a unique chanceto make a significant impact, shaping service delivery andcontributing to policy and quality programs that help children andyoung people across Western Australia achieve their best health andwellbeing. Your highly developedclinical skills in developmental paediatrics will be essential asyou act as a consultant for complex cases and foster theprofessional development of your team. With demonstratedsuccess in professional management, you will confidently guideservice delivery, manage resources, and evaluate outcomes to meetorganisational needs. If you possess exceptional communicationskills and a proven ability to operate effectively within amulti-disciplinary team, we encourage you to apply for thisexciting leadership position. About the Child DevelopmentService: The Child Development Service providesmultidisciplinary assessment and intervention services to infants,children and young people with developmental delay or difficultiesthat impact on function, participation and/or the parent-childrelationship. Clinicians adopt a child and family-centredapproach, working in partnership with families to addressdevelopmental concerns that are of priority to the family.Our teams include Clinical Psychologists, DevelopmentalPaediatricians, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists,Social Workers, Speech Pathologists and other allied healthprofessionals. The Child DevelopmentService provides services at approximately 18 locations across themetropolitan Perth area, as well as providing home, school andcommunity visits as needed. Visit Childand Adolescent Health Service | CAHS – Community Health to find out more about the benefits of working for CAHS –Community Health and our services. Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essentialrequirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positionsin the public sector. Fixed term and/or casual contracts canbe held by individuals on visas that allow workingrightswithinAustralia. Selection Criteria: Pleasesee the attached Job Description Form. ApplicationInstructions: Applications are required tobe submitted online by selecting “Apply for job” below.(via www.jobs.wa.gov.au.) Please ensure the email addressprovided is actively monitored as it will serve as the primarycommunication channel throughout the recruitmentprocess. Your ability to meetthe work-related requirements will be assessed throughout therecruitment process. For your written application pleaseprovide the following: - A statementaddressing selection criterions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,7 & 8 located within the job description form in no morethan 8 pages. - A current resumewhich summarises your experience and includes both phone andemail contact details of two professional referees, with atleast one being a recent supervisor/linemanager. These documents should becomplete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Pleaseensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online applicationprocess as you will be required to answer various questions andattach your documentation. Working With Childrencheck: This position is subject to a WesternAustralian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For furtherinformation please refer to the WWC website at:https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au For Further Job-RelatedInformation: We encourage you to contact EmilyMorgan, A/Manager, CDS on +61 0418 401 804. Supporting diversity andinclusion: If you have any access needs that mayrequire adjustment to allow you to fully participate in theapplication and interview process, including alternate methods ofcommunication, or for any confidential enquiries please contact theCAHS Talent Acquisition Team on +61 8 6456 0321 or via email:cahs.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au About Child and Adolescent Health Service(CAHS): CAHS is Western Australia's primaryprovider of paediatric healthcare, exclusively dedicated toinfants, children, and young people. Comprising PerthChildren’s Hospital (PCH), Neonatology, Community Health, andChild and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). CAHS operateswith over 7,000 employees across PCH, King Edward Memorial Hospital(KEMH), and over 160 community clinics in the metropolitan area.For more information about our services click here. CAHS values: CAHS iscommitted to providing a workplace culture that is driven andshaped by our values of Compassion , Collaboration , Equity , Respect , Excellence and Accountability .During theselection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil theresponsibilities of this position in accordance with thevalues.For further information about the benefits of workingfor CAHS and our services pleaseclick here Other Conditions: Thereare also Fixed Term opportunities for substantive occupant/s whoare on a period/s of Parental Leave. WA Health engages staff inpositions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies requireapplicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integritychecking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertakinga criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also berequired to undertake a working with children check (if requiredfor the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may askreferees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration ofethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does notnecessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as partof the appointment process. Our Values guide our work inevery action, and that includes recruitment and employmentCAHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally andlinguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and peoplewith disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race,gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carerresponsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing yourexpertise to our workforce. In addition, we arecommitted to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA HealthAboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality,Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to thisposition and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples areencouraged to apply. WA Health is committed toeliminating all formsof discrimination in the provision ofour service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourageapplications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds andpeople with disabilities. Suitable applicants will beplaced in a pool from which appointments may be made when similarvacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until17/01/2028. If you experiencedifficulties while applying online, please contact EmployeeServices on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during businesshours. Lodgement is systemgenerated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing datewill not be accepted. LATE OR EMAILAPPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Position Title Manager Occupational Therapy Agency Child and Adolescent Health Service Salary HSO Level P3 $135,972 - $140,644 per annum pro rata Location Perth WA Unit/Division Child and Adolescent Community Health > Child Development Service Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time Position No. Pool Ref 00008891 Closing Date 2025-10-21 4:00 PM Position Title Manager Occupational Therapy Location Perth WA Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time Position No. Pool Ref 00008891 Salary HSO Level P3 $135,972 - $140,644 per annum pro rata Closing Date 2025-10-21 4:00 PM Description WHERECOMPASSION MEETS EXCELLENCE CRVCID.703825 Thisis a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time,Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointment(s), withthe possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. PositionProfile: Are you a passionate and experiencedOccupational Therapy (OT) leader looking for a rewardingopportunity? The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) isseeking a dynamic Manager for Occupational Therapy to lead ourdedicated team within the Child Development Service (CDS). Inthis vital role, you will manage the provision of OT services,providing expert clinical leadership and professional supervisionto a team of skilled therapists who support children withdevelopmental delays and disorders. This is a unique chanceto make a significant impact, shaping service delivery andcontributing to policy and quality programs that help children andyoung people across Western Australia achieve their best health andwellbeing. Your highly developedclinical skills in developmental paediatrics will be essential asyou act as a consultant for complex cases and foster theprofessional development of your team. With demonstratedsuccess in professional management, you will confidently guideservice delivery, manage resources, and evaluate outcomes to meetorganisational needs. If you possess exceptional communicationskills and a proven ability to operate effectively within amulti-disciplinary team, we encourage you to apply for thisexciting leadership position. About the Child DevelopmentService: The Child Development Service providesmultidisciplinary assessment and intervention services to infants,children and young people with developmental delay or difficultiesthat impact on function, participation and/or the parent-childrelationship. Clinicians adopt a child and family-centredapproach, working in partnership with families to addressdevelopmental concerns that are of priority to the family.Our teams include Clinical Psychologists, DevelopmentalPaediatricians, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists,Social Workers, Speech Pathologists and other allied healthprofessionals. The Child DevelopmentService provides services at approximately 18 locations across themetropolitan Perth area, as well as providing home, school andcommunity visits as needed. Visit Childand Adolescent Health Service | CAHS – Community Health to find out more about the benefits of working for CAHS –Community Health and our services. Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essentialrequirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positionsin the public sector. Fixed term and/or casual contracts canbe held by individuals on visas that allow workingrightswithinAustralia. Selection Criteria: Pleasesee the attached Job Description Form. ApplicationInstructions: Applications are required tobe submitted online by selecting “Apply for job” below.(via www.jobs.wa.gov.au.) Please ensure the email addressprovided is actively monitored as it will serve as the primarycommunication channel throughout the recruitmentprocess. Your ability to meetthe work-related requirements will be assessed throughout therecruitment process. For your written application pleaseprovide the following: - A statementaddressing selection criterions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,7 & 8 located within the job description form in no morethan 8 pages. - A current resumewhich summarises your experience and includes both phone andemail contact details of two professional referees, with atleast one being a recent supervisor/linemanager. These documents should becomplete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Pleaseensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online applicationprocess as you will be required to answer various questions andattach your documentation. Working With Childrencheck: This position is subject to a WesternAustralian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For furtherinformation please refer to the WWC website at:https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au For Further Job-RelatedInformation: We encourage you to contact EmilyMorgan, A/Manager, CDS on +61 0418 401 804. Supporting diversity andinclusion: If you have any access needs that mayrequire adjustment to allow you to fully participate in theapplication and interview process, including alternate methods ofcommunication, or for any confidential enquiries please contact theCAHS Talent Acquisition Team on +61 8 6456 0321 or via email:cahs.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au About Child and Adolescent Health Service(CAHS): CAHS is Western Australia's primaryprovider of paediatric healthcare, exclusively dedicated toinfants, children, and young people. Comprising PerthChildren’s Hospital (PCH), Neonatology, Community Health, andChild and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). CAHS operateswith over 7,000 employees across PCH, King Edward Memorial Hospital(KEMH), and over 160 community clinics in the metropolitan area.For more information about our services click here. CAHS values: CAHS iscommitted to providing a workplace culture that is driven andshaped by our values of Compassion , Collaboration , Equity , Respect , Excellence and Accountability .During theselection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil theresponsibilities of this position in accordance with thevalues.For further information about the benefits of workingfor CAHS and our services pleaseclick here Other Conditions: Thereare also Fixed Term opportunities for substantive occupant/s whoare on a period/s of Parental Leave. WA Health engages staff inpositions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies requireapplicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integritychecking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertakinga criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also berequired to undertake a working with children check (if requiredfor the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may askreferees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration ofethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does notnecessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as partof the appointment process. Our Values guide our work inevery action, and that includes recruitment and employmentCAHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally andlinguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and peoplewith disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race,gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carerresponsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing yourexpertise to our workforce. In addition, we arecommitted to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA HealthAboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality,Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to thisposition and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples areencouraged to apply. WA Health is committed toeliminating all formsof discrimination in the provision ofour service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourageapplications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds andpeople with disabilities. Suitable applicants will beplaced in a pool from which appointments may be made when similarvacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until17/01/2028. If you experiencedifficulties while applying online, please contact EmployeeServices on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during businesshours. Lodgement is systemgenerated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing datewill not be accepted. LATE OR EMAILAPPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. #J-18808-Ljbffr