Vacancies in Multiple Caseloads

- Provide statewide specialist care for children and families.
- Support children and families through expert, compassionate care to achieve meaningful outcomes.
- Opportunities across diverse specialist caseloads.

Vacancy Reference No. 7417 We currently have 1.6 FTE across a range of caseloads. These positions are available full time or part time with the possibility of extension and permanency.

Applicants assessed as suitable through this process will be considered for other vacancies within the team (within the next 12 months).

For applicants working in an adult care environment can be supported with transition to our paediatric care environment.

Due to the expansion of our department, we are excited to offer a range of new opportunities to join our team.

Current vacancies include, but are not limited to, Orthopaedics, Oncology, Community Rehabilitation, Weekend Services, Adolescent Medicine, and Refugee Health.

Caseloads will be allocated based on clinical service needs, as well as the skills, knowledge, and experience of successful applicants. We encourage anyone interested in working at PCH to apply.

If you have any questions about the experience required or would like more information about the available caseloads, please don't hesitate to contact us. We'd be happy to discuss the opportunities with you.

About the roles:

We are seeking skilled and compassionate Senior Occupational Therapists to join our dynamic team. You will provide assessment and support for children with a diverse range of conditions, covering caseloads according to departmental requirements.

As a Senior OT within our Department, your responsibilities will include:

- Providing consultancy - conducting appropriate screening, assessment, treatment/intervention and clinical review for designated caseloads.
- Liaising and negotiating with team members and community-based services to develop effective management plans for clients with complex needs.
- Participating in regular supervision, evaluation of clinical practice, and ongoing professional development.
- Participating in the development, planning, and evaluation of services, including ongoing evaluation of clinical practice and standards.
- Supporting the delivery of safe patient care, ensuring services are family-centred and contributing to continuous quality improvement activities.
- Providing consultancy, contributing to service development, and upholding the highest standards of professional development and clinical governance.

Please note evidence of current registration by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia must be provided prior to commencement. About our Occupational Therapy Team

Based at Perth Children’s Hospital, our dedicated team provide services to children aged 0–16 years, including inpatients (as part of a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals) and outpatients through medical clinics and OT led clinics.

We are committed to maximising a child’s potential through building and recovering skills and strategies that enable participation and engagement in everyday activities. Adapting to each child’s age, developmental needs, illness, injury, or disability we evaluate sensory, cognitive, motor, and social-emotional skills.



Through assessment and consultation with the child and their family, we aim to help young people achieve age-appropriate levels of independence.

Working across post-surgical, rehabilitation, neurodevelopmental interventions, and transitions, we support patients during their journey back home and to school. This includes outpatient follow-ups, transition to adult care, liaison with regional patients via Telehealth, and collaboration with other Health and NDIS Service Providers, CAHS services, child development services, and community agencies.

How to apply

We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. 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 application should contain the following:

- A statement addressing the selection criteria.
- A current resume which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
- The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide an employment reference (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).

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. Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Form.

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Casey Barendrecht at [email protected] or on (08) 6456 5927 6456 5927) with any specific questions related to this role.

Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on [13 44 77](tel:13 44 77) for immediate assistance during business hours.

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for 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.

Sponsorship is not currently available for this position.

Other Conditions: 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.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

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.

This position 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

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 CAHS 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 CAHS The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children, and young people. CAHS comprises three service areas: Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

With over 7000 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.

For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please click here

CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, 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. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.

Support for your interview process

CAHS is committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the access needs of all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support your inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview.

You can reach the team via [email protected] or by calling [08 6456 0321](tel:08 6456 0321). All enquiries will be treated confidentially.

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.

📌 Senior Occupational Therapist (Perth)
🏢 WA Health
📍 Perth