• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Sub-Acute & Allied Health, North Adelaide (5006)
• Salary – Classification - AHP2 - Allied Health Professional L2 - $91,785 to $106,330 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Multiple Part-time positions available, Ongoing/Permanent AND Temporary contracts available

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 presenting with developmental, medical, surgical, orthopaedic and chronic conditions and their families.  Services may be provided to inpatients, outpatients or at outreach locations.

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
• Contribute to the effective and professional functioning of the Occupational Therapy Service
• Provide a learning environment for students, colleagues and the WCHN community
• Act as a resource person within an area based on knowledge, experience and skills.

Skills and Experience

• Appropriate degree or equivalent qualification, which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
• Knowledge of relevant Paediatric Occupational Therapy theories and models
• Experience with assessment, treatment and providing advice in the area of infant development, occupational performance in pre-school and school age children including sensory processing, orthopaedic upper limb and chronic conditions
• Effective communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

Enquiries can be directed to

Henry Bell

Position: Administration Manager & Credentialing Officer

Phone: 8161 6087

E-mail: Henry.Bell2@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:

• AHP2 - Occupational Therapist - Role-Description - 929043.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

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. Want 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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 15th March - 11:55PM