Senior Occupational Therapist - Perth Children's Hospital (KKIND & Complex Pain Service) Location: Perth Children's Hospital, Nedlands Unit/Division: Service Unit 5 - Allied Health Work Type: Casual, Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time Please Note: The application instructions have been updated.
The Occupational Therapy team at PCH is expanding and we are currently seeking two for 1-year fixed term contracts available for immediate start: A Senior Occupational Therapist skilled in working with Autistic children and other neurodivergent diagnoses, this is a full time fixed term position (12 months) in our KKIND (Keeping Kids in No Distress) Team.
This is also available as a job share position.
A Senior Occupational Therapist who has knowledge and experience in paediatric chronic pain.
This is a part time (0.6) fixed term position (12 months) in our Complex Pain Service.
VCID No. 923837 About the role: We are seeking skilled and compassionate Senior Occupational Therapists to join our dynamic team.
You will provide assessment and support for children with a diverse range of conditions, covering caseloads according to departmental requirements.
Your responsibilities will include: Providing consultancy - conducting appropriate screening, assessment, treatment/intervention and clinical review for designated caseloads.
Liaising and negotiating with team members and community-based services to develop effective management plans for clients with complex needs.
Participating in regular supervision, evaluation of clinical practice, and ongoing professional development.
Participating in the development, planning, and evaluation of services, including ongoing evaluation of clinical practice and standards.
Supporting the delivery of safe patient care, ensuring services are family-centred and contributing to continuous quality improvement activities.
Providing consultancy, contributing to service development, and upholding the highest standards of professional development and clinical governance.
Please note evidence of current registration by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia must be provided prior to commencement.
About the Keeping Kids in No Distress (KKIND) service: The KKIND (Keeping Kids in No Distress) Team provides assessment, intervention and clinical review for children who are experiencing anxiety and distress related to illness, injury or hospitalisation and promote trauma informed care throughout the hospital.
Based at Perth Children's Hospital, our dedicated team work closely with medical, surgical, nursing, and allied health teams to make the hospital environment more manageable for children through integrating KKIND principles with routine care across the hospital, providing statewide service to children aged 0–16 years and their families.
We offer extra support and guidance, monitoring and referrals to specialised assistance where required.
Families are encouraged to participate in their child's care, and we offer resources and clinical support throughout their hospital stay.
About the Complex Pain Service: The Complex Pain Service operates within the Perth Children's Hospital as an outpatient service.
We accept referrals from the medical and surgical teams at PCH for patients ranging from birth to 16 years of age.
These young patients and families can be referred to our service as part of a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to their rehabilitation journey.
When children endure persistent, unresolved pain, it often impacts their physical, social, and emotional well-being.
A cornerstone of our service is a comprehensive Interdisciplinary Team Assessment (IDT) by medical specialists and allied health teams focused on gaining an in-depth understanding of the unique health journey of each child and their family.
The Interdisciplinary approach to assessment helps us to understand how pain is impacting each family, enabling an individualised management plan that takes into account a bio-psychosocial understanding of pain, relationships, function, and their combined influence on overall well-being.
About CAHS: The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State's only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people.
CAHS comprises four service areas: Perth Children's Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.
How to apply: We welcome your application via the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of this page.
Your application should contain the following: A covering letter outlining your suitability for the position.
A statement addressing selection criteria as per the Job Description Form in 2 – 3 pages maximum.
A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.
The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a confidential report (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
Role related questions: We encourage you to contact Jacqui Hunt, Head of Department Occupational Therapy on 08 6456 0409 or email Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility.
WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process.
Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time, Casual appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2025.
CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence, and Accountability.
During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values.
In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy.
As a measure to achieve equality, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
For Assistance: including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: .
Lodgement is system generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS CAN NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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