Come Join
Us!
This appointment offers
Fixed-Term Part-Time, Fixed-Term Full-Time, Permanent Part-Time and
Permanent Full-Time (with the possibility of contract extensions
and/or permanency for Fixed-Term appointments).
We currently have positions
avaliable across Mount Lawley Hospital, Bentley Health Services,
and Royal Perth Hospital.
Eligibility to Apply
To be eligible for this
appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights.
This includes visa holders.
Permanent appointments may be made to
individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas
that enable ongoing employment in Australia.
EMHS is committed to
ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are
representative of the diverse communities
we assist.
We wholly embrace diversity
and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages,
races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family
responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal
people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals
with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people
with disability.
Conditions of
Applying
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,
applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for
other 'similar' vacancies within EMHS and/or the wider WA public
sector.
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.
About the
Opportunity
We are seeking enthusiastic
and motivated Allied Health Assistants to join our Occupational
Therapy team within the Royal Perth Bentley Mt Lawley Group.
This
is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced
Occupational Therapists and multidisciplinary teams delivering
high-quality patient-centred care.
You will provide
Occupational Therapy Assistant services under the direction of
Occupational Therapists, assisting with assessment activities,
treatment programs, equipment management, rehabilitation
interventions and safe patient care.




Key
Responsibilities
• Assist
with implementation of individual and group therapy programs as
directed.
• Support
patients to develop independence in activities of daily living
and functional tasks.
• Assist
with rehabilitation and therapeutic activities under
supervision.
• Prepare,
modify and maintain therapeutic resources and
equipment.
• Document
interventions and provide feedback on patient
progress.
• Support
safe, coordinated multidisciplinary care.
• Complete
statistics, data entry and administrative tasks.
•
Participate in quality improvement and professional development
activities.
Suitability Criteria
• Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance/Therapy
Assistance or equivalent experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience assisting with patient assessment and
intervention programs.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Solid organisational and workload management skills,
with a commitment to self development.
• Previous relevant hospital experience and/or working with
people with disabilities
Area
Profile
The East
Metropolitan Health Service comprises an extensive hospital and
health service network that aims to maintain and improve the
health and wellbeing of more than 828,000 Western Australians
in its catchment area.
Our hospital
network works together to provide a combination of tertiary,
secondary and specialist health care services including
emergency and critical care, state trauma, elective and
emergency surgery, general medical, mental health, inpatient
and outpatient services, aged care, palliative care,
rehabilitation and women's, children's and neonates
services.
The EMHS
consists of Royal Perth Hospital; Mt Lawley Hospital; Armadale
Health Service; Bentley Health Service; Kalamunda Hospital; St
John of God Midland Public Hospital and a range of community
and population health services.
Royal Perth Hospital is
Western Australia's longest-serving hospital and renowned for
contributing to innovation and excellence in medical research
and patient care.
It is a 450-bed hospital, with an extensive
range of services including Adult major trauma, complex and
elective surgical care, highly specialised surgical services,
tertiary mental health and specialist medical services.
Mount Lawley Hospital is
part of the Royal Perth Bentley Mount Lawley Group and is
located just minutes from the Perth CBD offering a range of




services including Outpatient clinics, general medical,
rehabilitation and geriatric services, surgical, day procedures
and endoscopy.
Bentley Health Service is
a fully accredited public hospital located 10km from the Perth
CBD and forms part of the Royal Perth Bentley Mount
Lawley Group.
BHS provides quality healthcare to the
community, specialising in the delivery of rehabilitation,
community child and adolescent health, mental health care and
aged care services.
The range of services includes specialist
outpatient services, Allied Health, General Surgery,
Ophthalmology, Gynaecology and Urology.
Employee
Benefits
Our
employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in
line with operational requirements):
•
Professional Development Opportunities and Study
leave/assistance.
•
Adaptable working arrangements.
•
Flexible leave arrangements.
• Other
professional and location-based allowances.
• 12%
employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your
choice.
For information on superannuation click
here.
•
Fitness Passport- discounted access to select gyms, pools,
and fitness centres across Australia
•
Discounted Smart Rider for travel to work
How to Apply
Applicants
are requested to apply online ()
and provide suitable Referees, it is preferable for your
referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
Satisfactory references are
an essential part of East Metropolitan Health Service's (EMHS)
recruitment.
Set yourself up to succeed in your application by
providing suitable, contactable referees.
Applicants are advised to
write a statement addressing the suitability criteria (as addressed
above) and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises
your experience and how you are able to meet the position
requirements.
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.
Additional
Support
We are committed to building
a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion.
We
actively promote applications from people with disability.
Reasonable adjustments will be provided to support you through the
recruitment process.
Please contact ******
to let us know if you require any adjustments to take part in the
application or selection process.
If you require further
job-related Information, we encourage you to contact Adele Young on
**************.
If you experience technical difficulties while applying online,
please contact Employee Services on ******** for immediate
assistance during business hours.
Lodgement is system
generated.
Any submissions after 31/07/2026 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

📌 Allied Health Assistant - Occupational Therapy (Perth)
🏢 Department of Health (WA Health)
📍 Perth