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Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

• Various locations across CALHN
• Salary AHP-4 $123,048 - $133,957 p.a.  + super + salary packaging
• Full-time permanent role

Join CALHN's Occupational Therapy Team

Join CALHN's Occupational Therapy team and take your career further.

As part of one of South Australia's largest health networks, you'll join a connected and supportive OT community where your expertise is valued, your growth is encouraged, and your work makes a genuine difference every day.

Why Occupational Therapists choose CALHN:

• Join a respected OT community that learns, leads and grows together
• Expand your skills across diverse and complex clinical areas
• Influence practice through leadership, education and quality improvement
• Work with multidisciplinary teams that value your expertise
• Access real career development opportunities across CALHN

Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN

About the Role

Shape the future of Occupational Therapy across one of Australia's largest public health services. As Senior Manager, Occupational Therapy, you'll provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple sites, partnering with senior leaders to strengthen services, develop the workforce and drive innovation, research and evidence-based practice that improves care for South Australians.

• Lead Occupational Therapy services across multiple sites
• Shape strategic plans and service improvement initiatives
• Build partnerships that strengthen patient care and reform
• Lead workforce planning, supervision and credentialing
• Drive research, quality and evidence-based practice
• Represent Occupational Therapy across key committees and networks

About You

You are an experienced Occupational Therapy leader who combines strategic thinking with strong clinical governance. You build trusted relationships, inspire high-performing teams and confidently lead change across complex healthcare environments.

• Eligible for Occupational Therapy Board of Australia registration
• Extensive leadership across complex health services
• Strong people leadership and workforce development skills
• Experience leading quality, research and service improvement
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Sound clinical governance and strategic planning expertise

 Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter
We know that a great career is about more than just the work you do, it’s also about the support you receive:

• Boost your take-home pay – salary packaging up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
• Clinical collaboration – work with multidisciplinary teams to access a supportive network of clinicians with broad, shared expertise
• Professional development allowance - with structured development support
• Recognition & growth – celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN’s many sites
• Flexible work options – speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
• Paid leave – with leave loading for rest and recharge
• Health & fitness perks – discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
• Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program for you & your family
• Relocate with ease – up to $10,000 for eligible applicants

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required   943785 RD Senior Manager OT.pdf
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

Curious about this role?

Connect with Sarah Heard, A/Director OT CALHN 

Phone: 0403 121 565
E-mail: sarah.heard@sa.gov.au

Apply Now

Applications close: 11:55 pm, Sunday 19^th July 2026

Job Ref:  943785

Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information

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