• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary  AHP-3  $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time 

About the Role

Are you an experienced and passionate Occupational Therapist looking for a leadership opportunity? As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality occupational therapy services within a multidisciplinary team across the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN). Your expertise will contribute to improved clinical outcomes across major healthcare sites, including the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, and community-based services. In addition to providing specialised clinical care, you will be actively involved in education, quality improvement, and service planning initiatives that enhance patient care and professional practice.

In this role, you will lead and supervise a team of Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Assistants, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery aligned with best practices. You will collaborate with clinical leaders to drive research, innovation, and service improvements while holding a specialised portfolio within CALHN Occupational Therapy. As a mentor and educator, you will support the professional growth of emerging therapists and students, fostering a culture of learning and excellence. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact in occupational therapy services, we’d love to hear from you!

About You

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Occupational Therapist who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and contributing to multidisciplinary teams. To excel in this role, you will have:

• Qualifications & Experience – A degree in Occupational Therapy, current registration (or eligibility) with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, and at least five years of clinical experience in acute, sub-acute, rehabilitation, or community-based settings.

• Clinical Expertise – Proven ability to assess and provide high-quality OT interventions for clients with complex health conditions, including neurological and orthopaedic cases, with a strong focus on hospital avoidance and community engagement.

• Skills & Leadership – Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills, with the ability to lead teams, manage complex clinical situations, resolve conflicts, and provide professional supervision.

• Knowledge & Innovation – A thorough understanding of best practices, OT methodologies, and relevant legislation, with a commitment to service development, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.

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.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families. 
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant 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.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 898604

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm  Wednesday 30 April 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 898604 RD Senior Occupational Therapist.pdf

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