CRVCID No. 756811

Join WA’s only tertiary paediatric centre as part of a team-oriented, multidisciplinary team.

Access a strong clinical education culture, including structured onboarding, credentialling, and professional development opportunities.

This is a Fixed Term, Full-Time opportunity with possibility of extension and/or permanency. Part time and job share arrangements will be considered for the right applicant(s).

We have an exciting opportunity to join the PCH P1 rotation. The rotations include but are not limited to: Orthopaedic, Spinal, Oncology, KKIND, iRehab, Early Intervention and Burns.There is currently 1 Full Time vacancy available within the OT department.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a highly specialised paediatric setting, providing OT services to children and young people with complex medical, neurological, surgical, and developmental needs.

Applicants with relevant experience in adult care will be provided the opportunity for clinical support and education to enable a smooth transition into our paediatric practice environment.

About the Role

We are seeking Occupational Therapists to join our team at Perth Children’s Hospital and deliver high quality, evidence-based, family centred care for children and young people as part of their medical journey.

In this role, you will provide Occupational Therapy (OT) services to acute paediatric caseloads on a rotational basis. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team of medical, nursing and allied health professionals, you will participate in clinical reviews and case conferences to support safe, coordinated care for children and their families while contributing to positive clinical outcomes.

Key responsibilities will include

- Supporting children and families through education and discharge planning, including referrals to community services where appropriate.
- Contributing to patient safety, quality improvement initiatives, and participating in research, service development and training activities where appropriate.
- Providing guidance to therapy assistants and support staff involved in patient care and supporting the supervision of students.
- Participating in supervision, professional development, and clinical consultation with senior Speech Pathologists other allied health professionals.
- Maintaining ongoing professional development

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 a statewide service 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.

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



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

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 Service Providers, CAHS services, child development services, and community agencies.

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). 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:

- A statement addressing selection criteriaas per the Form 3-4 pages. (View the applicant information package and Form (JDF) attached for more information, including the selection criteria).

(Please note that examples of how you have applied your skills, knowledge and experience help to demonstrate that you have met 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 refereeswho can be contacted to provide a confidential report (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Form.

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Justine Mitchell, Coordinator Occupational Therapyby phone 08 6456 0 or email @health.wa.gov.au 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 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 1984 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 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.

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.

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