Coordinator Occupational Therapy - Mental Health

Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 22nd June 2024 from 5 AM to 8 AM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:Coordinator Occupational Therapy - Mental HealthSalary: HSO Level P3 $124,516 - $128,795 per annum
Location: Cockburn
Unit/Division: SMHS - Cockburn Clinic / Mental Health
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Position No: 00113956
Closing Date: 2024-07-01 4:00 PM
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-Make a difference today.Shape Mental Health care across our new Cockburn Clinic in Perth's south and Fiona Stanley Hospital.Become part of our Mental Health team at the contemporary Cockburn Clinic and really achieve a sense of fulfillment from making a difference within a new service.Each day you will come to work in a modern and welcoming facility, and you’ll experience being part of a compassionate and supportive multidisciplinary team who are critical in giving client-focused evidence-based Mental Health care.At our Cockburn Clinic you’ll have access to:

• Public transport

Cockburn train station is within walking distance, and there are several bus stops near the clinic. * Free on-site parkingAlthough public transport is nearby, if it’s not practical to leave your car at home, limited free on-site parking is available. * Bustling precinctSet in the bustling Cockburn central west precinct you will have access to numerous shopping and dining experiencesWe’ll also provide you with:

• an attractive salary including salary packaging
• flexible working arrangements
• comprehensive professional development opportunities and study leave assistance.

Key ResponsibilitiesThis role will initially be located at the Cockburn Clinic, with future expansion to work across both Fiona Stanley Hospital and the Cockburn Clinic.As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will provide high quality Occupational therapy using extensive knowledge and a specialised level of practice skills, to a diverse and complex caseload within the clinical specialty of Mental Health. Applying advanced clinical knowledge, you will negotiate and collaborate with the Occupational Therapy Department Head and Deputy Head of Department and relevant stakeholders to support clinical service planning and delivery. For more information, please refer to the attached JDF.Join our team today!By joining us you will become part of a interdisciplinary Mental Health team who are providing care and treatment across the spectrum of Mental Health disorders to a varied range of clients.The new service at the Cockburn Clinic will be dedicated to:

• Women's Mental Health conditions and eating disorders;
• addiction management and support; and
• outpatient services with virtual consultation capability.

Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital offering a range of health services including the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, purpose-built Mental Health unit, maternity, paediatric and neonatal services, and the State Adult Burns Service. FSH also delivers specialised services such as heart and lung transplantations and hyperbaric medicine. The inpatient Mental Health facility at FSH includes a Mental Health Youth Unit; Mother & Baby Unit and a Mental Health Assessment Unit.SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan .Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Steph Coates on 08 6152 1403.Are you ready to partner with us?Click the "Apply for Job" button on this page. Your application should include: * A copy of your current CV.

• A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages.
• The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.Employee BenefitsOur employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances
• For further information

EligibilityAre you eligible? To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. 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 embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.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.This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: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.Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.