Senior Occupational Therapist- Specialist Geriatric Dementia Unit

Senior Occupational Therapist- Specialist Geriatric Dementia Unit

Job no: 909100
Work type: Full time
Location: Various
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

- Specialist Geriatric Unit
- Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
- Salary AHP-3 $104,180 -$111,746p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Full time temporary up to 13/9/25. Part time will be considered.
- Opportunity to convert to permanency longer term.

For those with a passion in geriatrics and dementia, we have a position within the 2B Specialist Geriatric Dementia Unit at the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre. The OTs within this unit play a pivotal role in care planning, behavioural support, discharge planning, provision of equipment, ADL support and supportive practices.

About You

You are a skilled and motivated Occupational Therapist with a passion for leadership and clinical excellence. You thrive in a leadership role, guiding and mentoring others while driving clinical excellence. Your expertise in managing complex cases and your collaborative approach will be key to your success.

Join Us

If you're ready to advance your career and make a difference, apply today to join the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre team at CALHN Occupational Therapy.

Key Responsibilities

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and assisting in identifying services required through their patient journey? In your role, you will:

- Provide high level high level professional judgement, clinical reasoning, and skills to the clinical management of patients with significant levels of complexity.
- Work with a broad and diverse range of multi-disciplinary health professionals within the largest health system in South Australia.
- Provide clinical leadership, education, coordination, and support for patients, staff, and agencies.

Join us in providing excellence in care throughout the patient's health journey.

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your expertise and autonomy in decision-making, contributing significantly to our mission of enhancing patient outcomes. This will suit an Occupational Therapist with at least five years’ experience and will build your career and professional development in this field.

Qualifications

- An appropriate Degree or equivalent which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA) andAustralian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network , and the opportunities to be part of CALHN .

Benefits of Joining CALHN

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.

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: 909100

Enquiries to:

Kirsty Jewell Position:Senior Manager OT - HRC
Phone: 0481 910 130
E-mail:kirsty.jewell2@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 8 August 2025

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

909100 RD Senior Occupational Therapist.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

Advertised: 18 Jul 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 08 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

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The Senior Occupational Therapist as part of a multidisciplinary team is accountable for the provision of occupational therapy services and participates in departmental education, quality improvement and planning activities.

The Senior Occupational Therapist as part of a multidisciplinary team is accountable for the provision of occupational therapy services and participates in departmental education, quality improvement and planning activities.

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