AddressApplications are invited for a Paediatric Grade 3 Occupational Therapist on a temporary part-time basis. The successful applicant will have experience in the assessment and management of neonates and children under 2yrs of age. Experience in Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis will be favourably considered. The successful applicant will become part of a highly skilled and experienced multidisciplinary paediatric team and will have a key role in influencing the delivery of high quality patient care in the paediatric team through facilitating evidence based practice and leading service improvement to support the delivery of person centred, occupation based practice.
To be Successful in this Role you:
- will be registered as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA
- have a current Victorian driver’s licence
- have a current working with children employee clearance
- demonstrate commitment to provision of occupation based, person centred Occupational Therapy practice
- have expert clinical knowledge and experience in paediatrics
- have proven skills in service planning, research and evaluation and capacity for effective representation, communication and collaboration.
About Us
Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health comprises of three acute public hospitals: Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital. We also operate the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s, Sunbury Day Hospital, Transition Care at Hazeldean and a range of community based services. We care for a diverse community of over 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
