Occupational Therapist - Grade 2
Join our dynamic team of passionate allied health professionals at the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children's Hospital as a Paediatric Grade 2 Occupational Therapist.
We are seeking applications from individuals who are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young children with opportunities on a full time or part time basis.
As a member of our highly skilled paediatric occupational therapy team, you will have the opportunity to work with experienced senior staff who will provide you with the support and guidance you need to excel in your role.
The successful applicant will provide occupation-focused developmental screening for premature infants and intervention for young children with developmental delays or diagnosed disabilities. You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team, collaborating with other disciplines to ensure the best outcomes for the children and families you support.
We believe in the continuous professional growth of our team members, and as such, there are exciting opportunities to upskill in autism assessment and inpatient neonatal care within this role. We are committed to providing a supportive environment that encourages professional development.
The successful applicant will bring their expertise and experience in the assessment and management of children, as well as working collaboratively with families, within family-centered, evidence-based and occupation focused models of care.
This opportunity is available on a part-time (0.4 EFT), fixed term basis.
If you are a motivated professional who is seeking an opportunity to work in a rewarding and supportive role, we encourage you to apply for this position.
To be Successful in this Role, you will have:
- Registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA
- Current Victorian driver’s licence
- Valid employee status Working with Children Check
- Experience working with children and caregivers to support development and engagement in occupations
- Demonstrated commitment to providing occupation-based, client centred occupational therapy care
- Strong collaboration skills and experience working in multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrated commitment to service improvement initiatives
Contact Person: Emily Donovan
Phone: 0466 780 932
Applications close at 11:59pm on 10 October 2024.
About Us
Our workforce of over 13,000 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 is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 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 (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.