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OverviewSenior Occupational Therapist Spinal Outreach Service MurdochSenior Occupational Therapist Salary: HSO Level P2 $122,597 - $130,265 pro rata. Location: Murdoch. Unit/Division: Fiona Stanley Hospital > Spinal Outreach Service. Work Type: Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time. Position No: Pool Ref 00115528. Closing Date: 2026-02-09 4:00 PM.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 taking excellent health care where it''s needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start!Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital offering a range of health services including the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, purpose-built mental health unit, maternity, paediatric and neonatal services, and the State Adult Burns Service. FSH also delivers specialised services such as heart and lung transplantations and hyperbaric medicine.SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan.Currently we are seeking Senior Occupational Therapists to join our team. The successful applicant/s will:As part of an interdisciplinary team, plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate Occupational Therapy Services to clients in the clinical area of Spinal Outreach Services.Provide advanced clinical expertise to the person with spinal cord injury (SCI) and their carers/family, to enable self-management of the condition in the community, maintain function and prevent secondary complications.As part of the Spinal Outreach team, build the capacity of the community rehabilitation and disability service sector in meeting the ongoing needs of people with SCI, by providing advanced consultancy and education to clinicians in the community.Practice as a Senior Occupational Therapist and ensure practice is in accordance with the Occupational Therapy professional and registration requirements and SMHS polices and guidelines.Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:Your application should include:A copy of your current CV and a Cover LetterA statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pagesThe names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.Employee BenefitsOur employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistanceFlexible working arrangementsFlexible leave arrangementsOther professional and location-based allowancesFor further information .EligibilityAre you eligible? To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Healths Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. #J-18808-Ljbffr