Occupational Therapist

8 hours ago


Bunbury, Western Australia St John of God Health Care Inc Full time $111,000 - $156,000 per year

Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing.

St John of God Bunbury Hospital is a 145-bed not-for-profit private hospital, providing health care to the Bunbury community and those that live in the South West of Western Australia. The idyllic coastal town of Bunbury is a hop, skip and jump from the Margaret River Region and the Ferguson Valley. Offering many beautiful natural landmarks, local restaurants, wineries and breweries and fun experiences for individuals of any age.

Your role at St John of God Bunbury Hospital

The St John of God Bunbury Allied Health department is a diverse and welcoming team who go above and beyond to provide high quality care to our patients from many walks of life.

We are seeking Casual Grade 1 Occupational Therapists to work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to provide clinical occupational therapy services to clients/patients using evidence based clinical practice skills, ensuring that practice is in accordance with Occupational Therapy Australia Code of Ethics and SJGHC policies and guidelines.

The hospital offers a broad range of Occupational Therapy (OT) services to our inpatients such as acute medical care, palliative care and pre & post-surgical care.

As a Grade 1 Occupational Therapist, you will have access to strong mentoring, peer support and pathways for professional development.

Hours are offered on a Casual Basis.

The Position

  • Provide direct occupational therapy services to clients/patients and or carers on an individual or group level for both inpatients and outpatients. Completion of comprehensive patient assessment (e.g. assessment of personal care, domestic and community ADLs, assessment of the home environment, cognitive and functional physical assessment as required).
  • Provision of a comprehensive treatment intervention and appropriate progression treatment to match functional goals.
  • Coordinate the provision of special aids and equipment requirements of patients if required to assist with functioning
  • Provide consultation and support to medical, nursing, catering and allied health professionals within the Division as appropriate.
  • Responsible for completing appropriate administrative duties arising from each session instructed. This requires liaison with the office administration team, reporting of statistical data and completion of clinical documentation.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary activities e.g. team meetings, ward rounds, or case conferences, as required.
  • Participate in the delivery of education programmes within the service and for Divisional caregivers.
  • Participate in other activities as assigned.
  • Supervise, instruct and assess students in approved clinical teaching programs in liaison with the Supervisor/Manager.

​You will hold a tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

To succeed you will have demonstrated knowledge and skills in assessment, treatment and evaluation within Occupational Therapy practice. You will have effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills (including the ability to communicate using technology).

A current C Class Drivers' Licence is essential.

Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

  • Hourly Rate: $53.91 to $75.82 (inclusive of casual loading), plus 12% superannuation
  • Casual position
  • As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period
  • Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts
  • Dynamic multidisciplinary team
  • Flexible working hours and a commitment to work-life balance

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

For enquiries contact Shelbi Mott - Senior Occupational Therapist on

Positions may be filled before closing date if suitable candidates are identified



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