Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?
This is for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time and Casual appointments. Fixed Term and Casual appointments will be made with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Job Share arrangements may be considered.
Position Profile
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is seeking experienced Senior Occupational Therapists to join our high-performing acute services team across the Emergency Department (ED) and inpatient wards.
Emergency Department – Care Coordination Team (CCT)
We are recruiting an Occupational Therapist to join our ED Care Coordination Team, delivering comprehensive assessments to support safe, timely decisions regarding discharge versus hospital admission.
This role requires strong clinical expertise in geriatrics and frailty, falls, and back pain, alongside a solid understanding of acute medicine. Hand therapy experience is highly regarded. Confidence in applying your OT skills in a fast-paced ED environment is essential.
Other Opportunities
This recruitment process may also be used to fill positions across:
- CCT 2Home – supporting safe transition from ED to home and reducing readmissions
- Hospital in the Home (HiTH) – delivering acute-level care in the home
- Cancer Services – Oncology, Haematology, and Palliative Care (inpatient and outpatient)
- General Medical & Surgical Services – including MAU and ward-based care
What You’ll Bring
- Advanced skills in functional assessment, cognition, falls, pressure care, and discharge planning
- Ability to provide expert consultation to multidisciplinary teams
- Experience supervising staff and supporting student learning
- A commitment to service improvement, quality initiatives, and evidence-based practice
(Full selection criteria are attached to this advert and should be addressed in your application.)
While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.
Why join SCGH?
This is a rare opportunity to work within a well-established and supportive department, with:
- Experienced leadership and a dedicated P3 Coordinator
- Access to a diverse and complex acute caseload
- Structured supervision and professional development
- Education and conference opportunities
- Clear career pathways across clinical, research, and leadership streams
Flexible Opportunities
Part-time arrangements, including job share, may be considered. Fixed-term roles may offer extension or permanency opportunities.
NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Deb Edwards –Occupational Therapy Coordinator on 08 6457 285 or via email [email protected] to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.
Ready to join our team? Application Instructions
Applicants are required to apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Cover letter (3 pages max) indicating which position/s you are applying for and addressing the Essential Selection Criteria 2, 5 and 6 (only) including examples from your area of clinical specialty.
- Two professional referees, including a recent or current supervisor.
Applicants must ensure their nominated referees are available to provide references when requested, as failure to do so may result in them being deemed unsuitable.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
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, 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.
North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.
NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.
NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email [email protected].
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
We look forward to receiving your application.
