Senior Occupational Therapist

Senior Occupational Therapist

Position No: Level/Salary: HSO Level P2 $117,882 - $125,255 p.a Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Unit/Directorate: North Metropolitan Mental Health Service > Wanneroo Community Mental Health Service Location: Wanneroo Closing Date: :00 PM Attachments:
Applicant Information
Job Application Information
NM Senior Occupational Therapist HSO P-2.pdf

Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?

This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment until 19/07/2026, with the possibility of extension(s) to cover a period of parental leave.

What is our Senior Occupational Therapist role?

Provision of advanced occupational therapy services to consumers of the Community Mental Health Service, working in the Assessment and Treatment Team. Functions as a case manager undertaking clinical assessment of an allocated case load of consumers with a mental illness. The Senior Occupational Therapist will contribute to the development and monitoring of occupational therapy services and rehabilitation programs, initiate quality improvement practices and implement changes and improvement for the mental health service. The Senior Occupational Therapist is an expert occupational therapy resource and will provide consultancy and education for the multidisciplinary teams and other agencies and stakeholders.

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

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

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Liz Shepherd, OT Professional Lead on ***to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

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 so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours

The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include:

• A Cover Letter (max 3 pages) explaining why you are applying for this role and providing examples to demonstrate your knowledge, experience and skills.
• 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. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

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.

North Metropolitan Health Service (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 ***********

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.

This document can be made available in alternative formats on request.

North Metropolitan Health Service 2025

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