Work independently managing tasks at
hospital sites and at patient
homes.
Company vehicle provided
with onsite parking at workshop and
PCH.
Be a part of a dedicated
team, directly impacting patient care and improving the lives
of children.
Vacancy Reference
No. ******
This is a Fixed Term Full
Time position until 1/8/2027, with the possibility of extension(s)
and/or permanency.
About the
role:
We are seeking a skilled and
experienced Home Care Tradesperson to join our
Occupational Therapy (OT) team at Perth Children's Hospital.
You
will be part of a dedicated team, contributing to patient care and
improving the lives of children and their families.
In this autonomous role you
will work closely with our Occupational Therapists (OTs) to ensure
children are discharged with the equipment and home modifications
they need to safely return home.
You will support children with
genetic or acquired disabilities, developmental conditions, and
injuries such as fractures by designing and delivering practical,
customised solutions that enhance their independence, safety, and
quality of life.
In this varied and rewarding
role, no two days are the same.
You will work closely with the OT
team to problem-solve, design, fabricate, and install custom
solutions, including the modification and maintenance of
specialised equipment including wheelchairs, strollers, leg boards,
and other aids, to support patient therapeutic needs.
The OT team
will refer cases to you and provide clinical specifications to
guide your work, such as the angle required for a wheelchair's
backrest or foot placement, or the design for a ramp or leg
board.
Your ability to
problem-solve, tailor individual pieces of equipment, work with
diverse materials, and collaborate with multidisciplinary trades
within the workshop will be key to creating effective solutions for
each child.
You will work independently
within the hospital, utilising the workshop at North Metro Health
(Graylands) and travelling between the workshop, homes and Perth
Children's Hospital (PCH) as required.
Key
responsibilities include:
Designing and
fabricating custom aids, equipment, and modifications for
children with disabilities and orthopaedic a
conditions.
Building ramps, leg boards, wheelchair
adaptations, and other equipment tailored to each child's
needs, ensuring compliance with building standards.
Conducting home assessments with OTs,
providing technical advice and creating solutions for protected
patient discharge.
Collaborating with other trades such as
electricians, arranging quotes and coordinating modifications
as needed.
Maintaining the safety and tidiness of the
workshop, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and building
codes.
Managing stock of materials (wood, foam,
carpentry components), ensuring adequate supply for ongoing and
future projects.
Working onsite at PCH in Clinic L to adjust
and customise equipment for individual children.
If you have sound experience
in carpentry or another relevant trade, equipment design, and
construction, particularly in health or disability settings we
would love to hear from you!
In addition, the ideal candidate will
possess:
The ability to prepare
technical drawings and specifications with minimal
guidance.
Familiarity with
Australian Standards, National Building Code, and health and
safety practices.
Excellent time
management skills to prioritise and coordinate workload
efficiently.




Prior experience with
wheelchair and specialised stroller modifications is highly
desirable.
About our Occupational
Therapy Team
Based at Perth Children's
Hospital, our team provides occupational therapy services to
children and young people aged 0 to 16 years across Western
Australia.
We work with both hospital inpatients and children
attending outpatient and specialist clinics.
We assess each child's needs
and work closely with them and their family to build independence
in everyday activities.
This may include supporting skills related
to movement, thinking and learning, sensory processing, emotional
wellbeing, social interaction, and daily self-care.
We provide support across a
range of areas, including rehabilitation following injury or
surgery, neurodevelopmental conditions, and transition planning.
We
help children return home, participate at school, and engage in
community life.
Our services include
outpatient follow-up appointments, Telehealth support for regional
patients, transition to adult services, and collaboration with
hospitals, community services, schools, and other healthcare
providers.
How to
Apply
We welcome your application
via the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of this page.
Your
application should contain the following:
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
a confidential report (we will contact you and seek your
confirmation prior to contacting your listed
referees).
Within the
application system you will also be presented with the following
questions.
Please review the Essential and Desirable Selection
Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form carefully
when preparing your response.
These question allow you to
showcase your relevant skills and experiences, with a generous word
limit of 500 words for your response.
What trade
qualifications, licenses or tickets do you hold?
Tell us about your
experience doing similar work.
What are some projects
or workplaces you've worked on that are relevant to this
role?
How do you ensure you
work safely and contribute to a safe workplace?
Why are you interested
in joining our team?
Do you possess a
current, valid driver's licence?
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 Job Description
Form.
For Further Job
Related Information: We encourage you to contact Justine
Mitchell, Coordinator Occupational Therapy by phone *******
04***or email ******
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 ******** for immediate assistance during business
hours.
Eligibility:




Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential
requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions
in the public sector.
Fixed term and/or casual contracts can be
held by individuals on visas that allow working rights within
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 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.
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 **** applies to
this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are
encouraged to apply.
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.
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 ****
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.
Lodgement is system
generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date
will not be accepted.
LATE OR
EMAIL APPLICATIONS CAN NOT BE CONSIDERED.

📌 Home Care Tradesperson: Carpenter/Equipment Technician – Perth Children'S Hospital
🏢 Department of Health (WA Health)
📍 Perth