Head Of Department - Occupational Therapy

Head of Department - Occupational Therapy

Location : Rockingham and Mandurah

Unit / Division : Peel And Rockingham Kwinana Health Service >

Adult Community and Allied Health / Occupational Therapy

Work Type : Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time

This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place.

Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community, providing excellent health care where it's needed?

Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start!

Rockingham Peel Group is part of the South Metropolitan Health Service, one of the fastest-growing health services in Western Australia.

It includes two hospital campuses, Rockingham General Hospital and Murray District Hospital, along with community and mental health services across Peel, Rockingham, and Kwinana.

Rockingham General focuses on high-quality general medical, surgical, and mental health services, as well as outpatient care.

Murray District Hospital offers inpatient medical services, palliative care, and allied health services.

SMHS delivers quality, safe, and effective hospital and health services across a catchment area of over 3300 square kilometres in southern Perth.

Our vision is Excellent health care, every time.

You can learn more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Head of Department - Occupational Therapy to join our team.

The successful candidate will oversee professional governance, coordination, and management of occupational therapy services across all clinical areas including inpatient, outpatient, community, and home visiting programs.

They will provide line management for general occupational therapy staff and professional leadership for staff in mental health under program management.

Additionally, they will coordinate the equipment loan program across Peel and Rockingham.

Contract Details

This is a fixed-term, full-time appointment for 12 months to cover parental leave, with potential for extension or permanency.

Application Process

See the attached Job Description Form for more details, including the selection criteria.

Our values guide our work in every action, including recruitment and employment.

SMHS encourages applications from Aboriginal people, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTI communities, and people with disabilities.

We welcome candidates of all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, and family or carer responsibilities to bring their expertise to our workforce.

Interested?

Contact Mark Burrows at 08 9599 4317 for more information.

Application Instructions :

Include a current CV.

Provide a statement addressing criteria 1-5 and any desirable criteria, no more than 2-3 pages.

Include the names and contact details of two referees who can attest to your suitability.

Ensure all documents are prepared before applying online.

Allow sufficient time to complete the application, which involves answering questions and attaching documentation.

If you experience difficulties applying online, contact Employee Services at 13 44 77 during business hours.

Benefits

Professional development and study leave / assistance

Flexible working arrangements

Flexible leave arrangements

Other location-based allowances

Eligibility

Applicants must have a valid work visa (for fixed-term roles) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have an indefinite visa to work in Australia (for permanent roles).

Diversity and Inclusion

WA Health is committed to diversity and eliminating discrimination.

We aim to grow the Aboriginal workforce and promote equality.

Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Screening and Checks

All staff must undergo criminal records screening, integrity checks, and possibly working with children checks and health assessments, as applicable.

References may be contacted to assess integrity and ethical behavior.

Adverse information will be considered in the selection process.

Additional Information

This process may be used to fill other similar vacancies within the health service for up to 12 months from the date of the recruitment decision.

Important

Lodgement is system-generated.

Applications submitted after 4 : 00 pm on the closing date, or via email, will not be accepted.

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