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Senior Manager, Occupational Therapist

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, The Royal Adelaide Hospital
• Salary AHP-4 $112,625 - $122,610 p.a.  
• Permanent full-time (part time considered), more than 1 position
  
• Are you excited about working and managing OT teams in the largest public health Occupational Therapy department in South Australia?
• Do you have a passion for making a difference to the outcomes of our South Australian consumers?
• Come to South Australia’s largest health network within Central Adelaide whilst enjoying all the region has to offer!

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We are recruiting for experienced Occupational Therapy Service Managers to work across the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), providing clinical services within acute, sub-acute/rehabilitation, mental health, community and ambulatory settings.  We work in collaboration with consumers of the local CALHN community as well as country people admitted to hospitals via the State-wide Clinical services (SA Spinal Cord Injury, Brain Injury, Renal and Burns Services).

CALHN OT is committed to quality improvement, evidence-based practice, the ongoing development of staff, clinical research and the teaching and training of occupational therapy and related students.  We have a dynamic department with a strong focus on innovation, growth and development, evidence-based practice, and translation into practice.  

As a Senior Manager Occupational Therapy, your role will involve:

• Being a recognized clinical expert in Occupational Therapy and contributing to operational goals.
• Working across sites, providing strategic and operational input, ensuring evidence-based service delivery, managing human resources, and complying with policies.
• Leading quality improvement initiatives, accessing professional training, and supporting research and workforce development aligned with health reforms.
• Collaborating with stakeholders, contributing to strategic plans, and overseeing clinical supervision and supporting staff within the Occupational Therapy department under the guidance of the Director.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefits of Working at CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Packaging: Flexible options covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Relocation Support: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to CALHN, for eligible applicants.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. 
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Team Support: Experience collaborative culture and professional supervision guiding your career journey.
• Diversity and Inclusion: We foster an inclusive workplace where every individual can thrive. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Essential Requirements

• See role description for essential qualification required.

• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Job Reference: 856567

Enquiries to:

Tracey Kroon

Telephone:  0439 940 528

Tracey.kroon@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11:55 pm Friday 17th May 2024

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 856567 RD Senior Manager, Occupational Therapist.pdf

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