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If you're a Senior Occupational Therapist ready to make a measurable difference in rehabilitation outcomes across a diverse metro population, this full-time contract role offers real scope to lead and grow.

About the role: 

Reporting to the Director of Occupational Therapy, this role is responsible for the provision of comprehensive Occupational Therapy services to inpatient rehabilitation patients. The Occupational Therapist in this position requires broad clinical experience at a senior level in the occupational therapy management of patients with a wide range of illnesses and disabilities relevant to all rehabilitation areas including neurological and amputee patients and those with complex needs.

Working as part of the rehabilitation leadership team, duties for the role will include:

• Assess patient’s function, problems and needs using a variety of formal and informal assessments.
• Plan and implement evidence based intervention programs with outcome measures to evaluate efficacy of therapy programs and introduce new practices in response to evaluations.
• Implement and review the objectives of the Rehabilitation unit and ensure the Occupational Therapy team is aligned with these objectives and strategic plans. 
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapy Director to ensure the maintenance of professional standards of team members.
• Adhere to standards of clinical services, competencies and evidenced based clinical guidelines

About you:

• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated ability to assume responsibility for the organisation and supervision of clinical Occupational Therapy services to a designated area as a member of an interdisciplinary team. This includes the ability to undertake assessment and intervention to patients with a variety of illnesses and disabilities, (including neurological, medical, surgical, vascular and orthopaedic) and the management of complex cases.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills including conflict negotiation, consultation and conflict resolution skills, and the ability to establish relationships with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and lead change that results in improved outcomes.
• Demonstrated high level communication skills including the ability to communicate with patients, staff and other agencies, both orally and in writing.
• Clinical experience at a senior level, in an acute health care organisation.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Why SALHN?

• Develop and grow professionally: You will be offered opportunities for ongoing education tailored to individual disciplines and tailored to your needs as an individual – leading to more relevant and effective outcomes
• Work Local: Enjoy the benefits of spending less time travelling to work every day and gain a strong sense of purpose and fulfilment from directly contributing to the health and wellbeing of your local community
• Join a supportive team: Increase your job satisfaction by working in a friendly, collaborative team with access to approachable, flexible, and supportive colleagues and managers who respect and value your contribution, expertise and knowledge
• Team Culture: Be part of a supportive team culture which will actively seek your ideas and feedback on systems and practices, contributing to the new models of care and provision of services. 
• Our Mission: To build a thriving community by consistently delivering reliable and respectful health care for, and with, all members of our community. 
• How We Work: We support flexible work arrangements that help employees manage their work-life balance at all stages of their lives. 

Want To Know More? Contact: Amanda Smith, Director Occupational Therapy, 0421 098 136, Amanda.Smith3@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 14 June 2026

Attachments:

• Senior Occupational Therapist Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• 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 and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• 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: 940381