Significant training and development opportunities within our multidisciplinary team

Part-time and casual roles, within clinic hours

Hand and Upper Limb Therapy

• This is a part time 0.4 FTE – 0.6 FTE position (two – three days per week) with flexible working options, 6 month- fixed term parental leave cover, with the possibility of extension(s) and permanency.
• We are also looking to establish a casual pool for hand an upper limb (splinting) in outpatient settings Monday – Friday

Cerebral Palsy Mobility Service (CPMS)

• This is a part time 0.4 FTE – 0.6 FTE position (two – three days per week) with flexible working options, 6 month- fixed term leave cover, with the possibility of extension(s) and permanency.

Applicants with relevant experience in adult care will be provided the opportunity for clinical support and education to enable a smooth transition into our paediatric practice environment.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Senior Occupational Therapists to join our dedicated team at Perth Children’s Hospital. In this role, you will draw on the expertise of the broader OT team while applying your specialised skills in hand and upper limb therapy to deliver comprehensive care for children and their families.

• Hand and upper limb therapy - this role is predominantly outpatient focused. You will provide assessment and intervention for children post upper limb injury, congenital conditions or surgery, and provide splinting services, with a focus on post-operative care for orthopaedic and plastics patients.

A small component of the role is dedicated to congenital hand conditions. You will work with children to improve range of motion and function through interventions such as splinting, casting, and play-based therapy.

• Cerebral Palsy Mobility Service (CPMS) this position is focused on assessment and splinting of the upper limb in children prior to Botox injections. Knowledge in splinting and upper limb assessment are the core skills required for this role.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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 our Occupational Therapy Team

Based at Perth Children’s Hospital, our dedicated team provide a statewide service to children aged 0–16 years, including inpatients (as part of a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals) and outpatients through medical clinics, and OT led clinics.

Through assessment and consultation with the child and their family, we aim to help young people achieve age-appropriate levels of independence. We are committed to maximising a child’s potential through building and recovering skills and strategies that enable participation and engagement in everyday activities and adapt to each child’s age, developmental needs, illness, injury, or disability we evaluate sensory, cognitive, motor, and social-emotional skills.

Working across post-surgical, rehabilitation, neurodevelopmental interventions, and transitions, we support patients during their journey back home and to school. This includes outpatient follow-ups, transition to adult care, liaison with regional patients via Telehealth, and collaboration with other Health Service Providers, CAHS services, child development services, and community agencies.

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 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).

Role related questions:

We encourage you to contact Jacqui Hunt (Head of Department Occupational Therapy) on email [email protected] or phone 08 6456 0409 with any specific questions related to this role.

Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Eligibility to Apply: 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).

Other Conditions: This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

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.

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.

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 27/09/2026.

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: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH).

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.

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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.

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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: [email protected]