Occupational Therapist

At Southern Cross Care WA we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities. 

About the role and where you will be working:

We are looking for two exceptional Occupational Therapists to join our team supporting our residents at Jeremiah Donovan House in Forrestfield and Villa Pelletier in West Leederville.

1x OT in West Leederville - 3 days/fortnight (22.8hrs)

1x OT in Forrestfield - 4 days/fortnight (30hrs)

As a Southern Cross Care WA OT, you will have a passion for working in partnership with older people, and for developing and delivering person centred therapeutic programs. We are looking for someone with proven skillset and experience to support our valued residents.

We’ll also be asking you to:

• Assess and deliver high-quality OT services to our residents
• Leadership to assistant staff to deliver activity and therapy programs
• Communicate effectively with the care team to enhance the wellbeing of residents.
• Contribute to quality improvements in allied health and the residential service
• Comply with Allied Health and Workplace Health and Safety policies, procedures and safe work practices

About you:

In order to be successful in this role, you will need to be an AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist. You will also need a strong commitment to person centered care and able to work both independently and within a team. Most importantly, you'll have a genuine desire to make a positive difference in our residents' lives.

Working with us:

At Southern Cross Care WA, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where employees feel valued, supported and empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. 

When you join us, you'll become part of a purpose-driven organisation that helps people live extraordinary lives, connected to communities. In return, we'll support your growth, wellbeing and career through a range of benefits including: 

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
• Corporate Health Insurance with HBF
• Free employee assistance program
• A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual leave starting at 4 weeks
• Carers/personal leave
• Service Awards for long standing employees
• Flexible working environment

How to apply:

To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume, and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience. 

Kindly note, if your application progresses to an interview, we’ll be asking for:

• Current AHPRA Registration as an Occupational Therapist (unlimited)
• National Police Clearance (current within 6 months)
• NDIS Worker Screening check
• Immunisation record (Flu)
• Qualifications 
• A completed pre-employment health questionnaire

About us:

Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care WA is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.

Our dedicated and passionate team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio.

Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we;

Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one.

Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care WA Inc. Group.

Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.

For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au