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• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Modbury Hospital – Modbury
• Salary: $91,785 - $106,330 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHP2
• Temporary Full-Time, up to 30 August 2026 

About the Role:

This is an opportunity to join the Northern Adelaide Geriatric Services as an Occupational Therapist and make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults in our community.

In this role, you will deliver specialised occupational therapy services to older patients, helping them maintain independence and improve their quality of life. Working alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams, you will assess, plan, and implement therapeutic interventions tailored to each patient's unique needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for older adults
• develop and implement individualised treatment plans
• collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
• provide education and support to patients and their families
• maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in quality improvement initiatives

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:

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.

You will have access to professional development opportunities during work hours, plus ability to apply for the Allied Health Professionals + Professional Development Reimbursement Program (AHP+PDR) for financial reimbursement of professional development activity up to a capped amount per financial year.

Incremental wage increases in-line with the incremental wage increases in-line with the Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025

Access to experienced clinicians across a broad range of expertise, who are supportive of collegial sharing of skills and knowledge in different therapies and client presentations.

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: 920230

Enquiries:

Office of Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care

Phone: (08) 7321 4232

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

Application Closing Date:

21 November 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

 920230 - Occupational Therapist - Northern Adelaide Geriatric Service (NAGS) - AHP2 - role description.pdf

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