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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Allied Health and Aboriginal Liaison, North Adeliade 5006
• Salary – AHP2 - Allied Health Professional L2, $94,997 to $110,052 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full Time (2 FTE)–consisting of 1.0 FTE Permanent Ongoing Position Available, up to 1.0 FTE contract

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of high-quality occupational therapy services to children and young adults presenting with developmental, medical, surgical, orthopaedic and chronic conditions and their families.  Services may be provided to inpatients, outpatients or at outreach locations. The role is fast paced and sound experience in infant development, multidisciplinary teamwork, hand therapy and assessment prescription and knowledge of paediatric assistive equipment are desirable.

Key duties of the role

• Deliver high quality occupational therapy services to patients presenting with developmental, medical, surgical, orthopaedic and chronic conditions in consultation with relevant others
• Contribute to the development of Occupational Therapy as a profession at WCHN
• Provide a learning environment for students, colleagues and the WCHN community
• Contribute to a positive multi-disciplinary team environment
• Contribute to the effective and professional functioning of the Occupational Therapy Service

Skills and Experience

• Appropriate degree or equivalent qualification, which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated experience providing Occupational Therapy services to paediatric clients
• Experience in assessment, treatment and intervention for infant, pre-school and school-aged children
• Experience working in multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary healthcare or community settings
• Knowledge of paediatric Occupational Therapy practices, child development and relevant legislation/regulations

Enquiries can be directed to

Sue Van de Loo

Manager Occupational Therapy

81617360

susan.vandeloo@sa.gov.au

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• AHP 2 - Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Role Description - 942397.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 14 July 2026 11:55PM