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We are seeking an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to join the Division of Rehabilitation, Aged & Palliative Care who is passionate about working with older people and managing complex clinical presentations

About the role: 

The Senior OT role works as part of the Geriatric Outreach Service, working closely with the Geriatricians and Nursing team to deliver care to patients within residential aged care facilities and prevent unnecessary hospital transfers. The role supports patients with dementia, memory loss and associated Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) to develop and implement patient centred management plans that support wellbeing and optimise quality of life. 

Duties for the role will include:

• Assessing patient's occupational performance, cognitive function, behavioural presentation, strengths, needs and environmental factors using a range of formal and informal assessments
• Participating in interdisciplinary clinical and planning activities to enhance the overall service provided to patients
• Providing Occupational Therapy services to RACF In-Reach patients including use of a broad range of technologies as required

About you:

• A degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective networks with key stakeholders
• Experience as a clinician in the assessment and provision of high-quality Occupational Therapy services to clients with a variety of conditions requiring management of issues associated with cognitive impairment and/or changed behaviour
• Experience in providing an approach to care that focuses on behaviour support initiatives and non-pharmalogical approaches

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. 

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

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 27 September 2026

Attachments:

• AHP3 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: 951068