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• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin Hospital – Elizabeth Vale
• Salary: $88,255 - $102,240 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHP2
• Ongoing Part-Time – working 18.75 hours per week

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking an Occupational Therapist with a passion for empowering older adults live healthy lives, to join our Northern Adelaide Geriatric Service.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will form part of the Geriatrics in the Home (GITH) multi-disciplinary team. You will be responsible for providing Occupational Therapy for consumers within the community setting implementing evidence-based interventions to enhance functional independence, improve quality of life and promote successful ageing. You will also work alongside those with Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) on their transition into Residential Aged Care Homes, by contributing to comprehensive assessment and implementation of the behaviour support plans and sensory modulation strategies. 

In this dynamic role, you will have the opportunity to make a profound impact on the well-being of our geriatric community. As a vital member of our multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to provide exceptional care and support to older adults in their homes, residential care facilities and community settings.

In this role, you will support less experienced Occupational Therapists, students and allied health assistants.

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.

To thrive in this rewarding position, you must demonstrate a genuine commitment to patient-centred care. Exceptional communication skills, cultural sensitivity and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team are essential.

Elevate your career and embrace the opportunity to make a lasting difference. Apply now to be part of NALHN's dedicated team delivering exceptional healthcare services.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (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):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• 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: 903316

Enquiries:

Office of Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care

Phone: (08) 7321 4232

E-mail: Health.NALHNACRPCRecruitment@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

11 July 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

 903316 - Occupational Therapist - Geriatrics Outreach Service (GOS) - AHP2 - role description.pdf

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