AddressThe Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform.
The Opportunity
Integrated Therapy Services is a multidisciplinary, specialist service designed to promote the health and wellbeing of young children with a history of developmental trauma experiences. The service provides coordinated, evidence-based prevention, early detection and early intervention services to support children’s recovery and development. Integrated Therapy Services currently operates in the South Metropolitan region.
As a Senior Occupational Therapist you will provide leadership in evidence-based practice, effective service delivery processes, and maintenance of professional standards in the provision of Occupational Therapy Services within Integrated Therapy Services.
You will also facilitate paediatric Occupational Therapy services for infants and very young children living in out-of-home care. This involves the application of high level expertise to working with young children who have physical, neurodevelopmental or mental health conditions associated with an increased probability of delays in areas of development. Assessment is a significant aspect of this role, with opportunity to provide intervention services also.
In this rewarding role, you will be assisting vulnerable young children to overcome the impact of early life adversity on their development and to achieve their full potential within a cohesive multi-disciplinary team.
Benefits of Working With Us
We offer a safe and healthy working environment, a range of benefits, including attractive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and learning and development opportunities in exchange for your skills, passion and commitment.
Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.
Communities offers you career progression, variety, access to comprehensive learning and development, and great employment conditions. Some of these benefits may include:
- 4 weeks annual leave,
- 3 days additional public sector holidays,
- 15 days personal leave per annum,
- 11% superannuation, full employer contribution,
- Discount on private health insurance,
- Access to flexible working arrangements including working from home or alternate work locations for enhanced work life balance,
- 3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive service,
Eligibility to join the fitness passport program (access to 84 gyms across WA from $13.95 per week),
- Free access to a confidential employee assistance program for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services,
- Study assistance,
- 14 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months continuous service,
- Comprehensive learning and development opportunities that focus on your career aspirations and,
- 5 days cultural and ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Kat Lozyk, Allied Health Program Manager, on 0481 450 *** during business hours.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (fixed term or permanent) that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities.
There is currently 1 fixed term position available for immediate filling for a period of 12 months. The available position is full-time, however part-time may be considered for the preferred applicant. The successful applicant will need to be able to work in both Cannington and Armadale.
Qualification Requirements You must have a Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification approved by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia AND eligible 'General Registration' on the register of Occupational Therapists' with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Join the Department of Communities Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:
- A current resume/CV.
- A two [2] page summary outlining the key responsibilities and achievements you have had during your career in the context of the job description and Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria).
- A copy of your degree certificate and registration (as stated on the JDF).
- An application form (for hard copy applications only).
Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) during the selection process.
For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Kim Cleasby, HR Consultant via email *************@communities.wa.gov.au.
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:
TTY/voice calls - 133 677
Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727
SMS relay - 0423 677 ***
Integrity and Honesty The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity.
In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. For more information on these requirements, click here.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Communities embraces diversity and firmly believes that the best services come from a workplace, where varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce, where we encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth.
If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Kim Cleasby. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.
Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.
Attachments:
- Application Form
- Information for Applicants
- JDF - Senior Occupational Therapist (SD Integrated Therapy Services) - Specified Calling Level 3.docx
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