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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Woodville
• Salary  AHP-2   $88,255 - $102,240 p.a. (pro rata)+ Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Salary  AHP-3   $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. (pro rata)+ Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time and part-time 

About the Role

AHP-2  We’re seeking a dedicated and empathetic Occupational Therapist to join our collaborative, multi-disciplinary team within the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN). In this rewarding role, you will deliver comprehensive palliative care occupational therapy services to patients, their families, and carers—supporting quality of life and dignity at the end of life. Your work will be patient-centred, with a strong focus on compassionate care, functional support, and tailored interventions that enable individuals to live as fully and comfortably as possible during their palliative journey.

In addition to providing hands-on clinical care, you’ll actively contribute to the development of CALHN’s palliative care practices and policies, assist with service planning and quality improvement initiatives, and support ongoing education within the team. You will also play a vital role in supervision and mentoring, guiding junior Occupational Therapists, Allied Health Assistants, and students across various stages of their training. If you’re passionate about holistic care and looking to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you.

AHP-3  We’re seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Central Adelaide Palliative Care Service (CAPCS) team. In this dynamic and rewarding role, you’ll be a vital member of a multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality occupational therapy services across CAPCS, the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), and our partnering Level 4 and Level 2 Palliative Care services throughout South Australia. You’ll lead clinical practice informed by the latest evidence, participate in service development and quality improvement activities, and advocate for the unique needs of palliative care patients—making a meaningful difference in their lives every day.

As a senior clinician, you’ll provide leadership, mentorship, and clinical supervision to fellow occupational therapists and allied health assistants, while playing an active role in clinical education. You’ll contribute to statewide and national initiatives shaping the future of occupational therapy in palliative care, lead research and evaluation projects, and manage a portfolio that supports innovation and service excellence across CALHN. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and lead with compassion, expertise, and purpose, we’d love to hear from you. 

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About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation.  As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all. 

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN 

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

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• 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. 
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families. 
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

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

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be 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.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 900735

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Application Closing Date 

11:55 pm Friday 23 May 2025

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