Occupational Therapist

This is an recruitment pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

There are also Fixed Term opportunities for substantive occupant/s who are on a period/s of Parental Leave.

This recruitment pool will be advertised intermittently over its lifespan. The initial advertising campaign will be conducted over a three month period. To expedite the review process, Panel will commence assessments of submitted applications prior to the advertisement's closing date.

Position Profile:Bring your passion and commitment and make a difference to those that matter – the next generation. Whilst children develop at their own pace, some experience challenges and need additional support.

The Child Development Service are seeking friendly, passionate and skilled Occupational Therapists who can support infants, children and young people with developmental concerns to reach their full potential. The available positions offer the opportunity for clinicians to provide assessment and treatment sessions, group-based interventions, and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in a supportive, values-based organisation that serves a diverse range of consumers with varying clinical complexity.

About Child Development Service:The Child Development Service provides multidisciplinary assessment and intervention services to infants, children and young people with developmental delay or difficulties that impact on function, participation and/or the parent-child relationship.

Clinicians adopt a child and family-centred approach, working in partnership with families to address developmental concerns that are of priority to the family.

Our teams include Clinical Psychologists, Developmental Paediatricians, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Speech Pathologists and other allied health professionals.

The Child Development Service provides services at approximately 18 locations across the metropolitan Perth area, as well as providing home, school and community visits as needed.

Visit Child and 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 essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Fixed term contracts can be held by individuals on visas that allow working rights within Australia.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.

For assistance including adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries, please contact the CAHS Talen Acquisition Team on or via email 

Application Instructions:

To be considered for this role, you must have tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy and eligible for registration by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.

Applicants are requested to apply online. Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online.This email address will be used for communication with applicants.

Your ability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following:

• During the application process, you will be presented with a written question designed to assess your qualifications against Essential Criteria 1, as outlined in the attached Job Description Form. This question allows you to showcase your relevant qualifications in detail, with a generous word limit of 250 words for the response.

• Do you currently hold a Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy?

• Are you eligible for registration by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA)?

• Please provide your AHPRA registration number and note any required conditions for practice. (Refers to Essential Criteria 1)

• During the application process, you will be presented with a written question designed to assess your qualifications against Essential Criteria 2, as outlined in the attached Job Description Form. This question allows you to showcase your relevant knowledge, skills and experience in detail, with a generous word limit of 750 words for the response.

• Please outline your knowledge of and ability to plan, assess, implement and evaluate Occupational Therapy services for children with developmental concerns, delays and disorders. (Refers to Essential Criteria 2)

• During the application process, you will be presented with a written question designed to assess your qualifications against Essential Criteria 4, as outlined in the attached Job Description Form. This question allows you to showcase your relevant knowledge, skills and experience in detail, with a generous word limit of 750 words for the response.

• Please outline your experience working effectively and collaboratively with peers, team members, families and staff. (Refers to Essential Criteria 4)

• During the application process, you will be presented with a written question designed to assess your qualifications against Essential Criteria 5, as outlined in the attached Job Description Form. This question allows you to showcase your relevant knowledge, skills and experience in detail, with a generous word limit of 750 words for the response.

• Please provide specific examples of the strategies you use to manage your time and your clinical caseload while working within workplace standards and policy/procedures. (Refers to Essential Criteria 5)

• During the application process, you will be asked to provide a Yes / No response to the following question:

• Do you hold a current and valid driver's licence? (Refers to Essential Criteria 7)

• During the application process, you will have the opportunity to indicate your location preferences. While we strive to accommodate these preferences whenever possible, final placement decisions are based on business needs. You may receive an offer for a location outside your initial selections.

• During the application process, you will have the opportunity to indicate your preferred availability you wish to work. This information will not be factored into the evaluation of your suitability for the recruitment pool.

• During the application process, you will be asked to provide a Yes / No response to the following question. This information will not be factored into the evaluation of your suitability for the recruitment pool.

• For administrative purposes, are you interested in working in the Occupational Therapy / Early Intervention - Home Visiting Play and Learning Program?

• During the application process, you will be asked to provide a current resume which summarises your experience and includes both phone and email contact details of two professional referees, with at least one being a recent supervisor/line manager.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Working With Childrens check:This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: 

Selection Criteria:Please see the attached Job Description Form.

For Further Job Related Information:We encourage you to contact Suzanne Wilkinson, Manager – Occupational Therapy on or via email

About Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS): CAHS is Western Australia's primary provider of paediatric healthcare, exclusively dedicated to infants, children, and young people. Comprising Perth Children's Hospital (PCH), Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). CAHS operates with over 5,500 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 is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability.During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment CAHS 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.

In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

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 31/12/2027.

Before you apply for this position, please read the attached job application information sheet which contains important information.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.