Senior Occupational Therapist

Senior Occupational Therapist – NDIS Linkage Team

Location: Murdoch

Unit/Division: Fiona Stanley Hospital – NDIS Linkage Team

Work Type: Casual, Fixed Term – Full Time, Fixed Term – Part Time, Permanent – Full Time, Permanent – Part Time

Overview

Currently we are seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our team at NDIS Linkage. The successful applicant will practice as a Senior Occupational Therapist in accordance with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and SMHS policies and guidelines. As part of the NDIS Linkage multidisciplinary team, they provide advanced Occupational Therapy clinical support and knowledge within the team and across the organization for Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospital group, including the State Rehabilitation Service. The role acts as an Occupational Therapy NDIS clinical consultant/resource to Occupational Therapists and other health professionals. The senior occupational therapist plans, implements, and evaluates patient safety and quality of care.

Values

SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

Want to know more?

Contact Elish Kelly, NDIS Linkage Team Leader on 0404 890083.

Application Instructions

Your application should include:

- A copy of your current CV and a Cover Letter

- A statement addressing the Essential selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages

- The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.

Documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please allow sufficient time to complete the online application process, which requires answering various questions and attaching your documentation. If you experience difficulties while applying online, contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Employee Benefits

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

- Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance

- Flexible working arrangements

- Flexible leave arrangements

- Other professional and location-based allowances

Eligibility

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).

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of its service. WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality. Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Additional Screening

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal record screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. They may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre‑employment health assessment. Referees may comment on integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Adverse information may be considered as part of the appointment process.

This vacancy 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.

Pool Information

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 31/01/2027.

Lodgement is system generated. Any 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: Senior Occupational Therapist – NDIS Linkage Team

Agency: South Metropolitan Health Service

Closing Date: 2025‑11‑12 4:00 PM

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