Occupational Therapist - Grade 3 (Paediatric)
Occupational Therapist - Grade 3 Paediatrics
Temporary, Part-Time (Rotational)
Will be working across sites
Western Health is recruiting for a Grade 3 Occupational Therapist for a temporary, part-time (0.5 FTE) position within the Joan Kirner Women's and Children's paediatric services. Our service provides assessment and care for inpatient- NICU services, and outpatient newborn, developmental and autism assessment clinics.
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to lead the occupational therapy stream in the autism assessment clinic. This clinic runs with a collaborative multidisciplinary team, including paediatricians and allied health. ADOS-2 training is preferential. This role also offers the opportunity to support the newborn services clinic and the developmental clinic, along with leading Occupational Therapy within the paediatric allied health team.
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 Employee status Working with Children Check
- Have experience working with children and caregivers to support development and engagement in occupations
- Demonstrate ommitment to providing occupation-based, client centred occupational therapy care
- Have strong collaboration skills and experience working in multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrate a commitment to service improvement initiatives
Contact Person: Emily Donovan
Phone: 0466780932
Applications close at 11:59pm on 3 March 2025
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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, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and 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.
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