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• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Northern Mental Health – Modbury
• Salary: $68,478 - $83,594 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHP1
• Temporary Full-Time, up to 23 March 2026 

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join The Gully, North-east Clinical Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program team. The Gully program is recovery focused and provides services for people aged 18-65 years with lived experience of mental illness. The Gully aims to support an individual’s recovery journey through goal directed group and individual programs and OT assessment clinic. These services operate in the Northeast at Modbury. 

As an Occupational Therapist within the Gully program team, you will work to support individuals on their journey towards mental wellness. Your role will involve occupational therapy assessment, intervention and group program planning, implementation and evaluation. As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in facilitating consumer recovery and promoting independent living through tailored therapeutic interventions. Your expertise will be instrumental in assessing consumer's functional abilities, designing personalised treatment plans, creating group programs using evidenced based resources and working with consumers to overcome challenges and achieve their goals. 

This position is part of a dynamic and supportive environment that values collaboration and continuous learning. You will have the opportunity to work closely with the wider Northeast Community Mental Health multidisciplinary team, exchanging knowledge and expertise to deliver comprehensive care.

To be eligible for this position, you must hold an appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.

About You:

Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.

Exceptional communication skills, a strong commitment to patient-centred care and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment are essential.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of our community.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 895586

Enquiries:

Jane Dewing

Team Leader / Occupational Therapist

Phone: (08) 7425 6366

E-mail: jane.dewing@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

25 April 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

 895586 - Occupational Therapist - The Gully - AHP1 - role description.pdf

For more information about Mental Health Allied Health at NALHN visit our Mental Health Allied Health page.

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.