• Central Adelaide Local Health Network  
• Mental Health Services, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woodville
• Salary AHP-2   $88,255 - $102,240 p.a. (pro rata) + superannuation and salary packaging

** Cramond Short stay unit- Permanent part-time position 

** Older Persons Mental Health, Ward SE- Contract (until 31/12/24) part-time position 

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for AHP2 occupational therapists to work for the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) Mental Health Clinical Program. We currently have both permanent and contract occupational therapy positions within adult and older persons acute services for people with mental health needs. Both positions listed offer a variety of part-time hours. If you are wanting to broaden your knowledge base, upskill or transfer your existing skills, seeking a career challenge or professional growth, or just looking for a change you will receive support and opportunities for professional development to assist you to meet your career and personal goals.

The Occupational Therapist works within multidisciplinary teams providing recovery-focussed clinical services to consumers with mental health needs. The occupational therapist is responsible for the delivery of evidence-based discipline-specific assessment, reports, consultation, individual and group intervention and discharge planning to enhance recovery orientated outcomes for consumers, their families and carers.

Qualifications

Appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians 
• Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites.

Essential Requirements:

• Current National Police Clearance (NPC)
• Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Diversity and inclusion: At CALHN we support and foster 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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Information:

• 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 compliant Immunisation screening. 

Job ref:  866930

Enquiries to:

Karen Adams-Leask

Telephone:  7425 5555

Karen.Adams-Leask@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11.55 pm Friday 18 October 2024

Attachments

 866930 RD Occupational Therapist1.pdf

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