senior occupational therapist, young offender program

Department of Human Services

Job reference: 702160

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Highlights

• Exciting opportunity for those with a passion for working with young people
• Support young people to strengthen their engagement in community
• Provide intervention to young people to desist from offending behaviour

Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthen communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in community life. With people at the heart of what we do and a commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and decision-making, and help our communities when it matters most.

About the Business

Our Youth Justice and Inclusion Support team is responsible for tertiary elements of the youth justice system, including custodial and community-based supervision and support. Through program and service development and delivery, they help children and young people with their rehabilitation and to reconnect with their family and culture.

Role Details

The Senior Occupational Therapist, YOP is role within Youth Justice Therapeutic Services and is accountable to the Clinical Manager – Young Offender Program for:

• Delivering advanced occupational therapy assessment, intervention planning, and consultation for young people identified through the YOP process.
• Contribute to reducing young offender reoffending by addressing functional impairments, environmental barriers, and developmental needs through trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice and supporting access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
• Providing clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to service innovation, and supporting the development of best practice models in youth justice and disability support.

Special Conditions

National Police Check required.

Employment-related Screening Check required.

Some out of hours work may be required.

Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.

Must hold a current Australian issued driver's licence (equivalent to minimum class C).

Essential Qualifications:

Appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OBTA) and must hold and maintain registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Role Status: Term up to 24/09/2027

Salary Range: $104,180-$111,746 (AHP3)

Location: Adelaide

Enquiries: Sky Lambert, Email:

Diversity and Inclusion

DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment experience and supportive work environment. If you require any assistance with our recruitment process, please contact us at and a member of our team will get back to you.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in.

Applications close: 16/10/2025 11:30 PM