Occupational Therapist, CALHN Falls Prevention Service

Job no: 916792

Work type: Part time

Location: Adelaide Metro Western

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre
• Salary AHP2 - $91,785 to $106,330 p.a. pro rata + Super + Salary Sacrifice
• Part-time role - up to 4 days per week
• Temporary contract to June 2026

Keep older people safe, strong, and living life to the fullest.

Join CALHN's Falls Prevention Team at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and use your Occupational Therapy expertise to help older adults stay mobile, independent and confident. You'll be part of a 2,600-strong allied health workforce delivering world-class care and research across every stage of the patient journey.

About the Role

Support older South Australians to stay active and independent through evidence-based falls prevention. Use your clinical expertise to complete functional assessments and design tailored interventions that reduce risk and build confidence.

This outpatient position offers variety and autonomy, with opportunities to collaborate in a small, innovative and supportive multidisciplinary team while mentoring allied health assistants, students and early-career clinicians.

Why You'll Love It

• Apply your skills: Functional assessments, tailored interventions and practical strategies that make a difference.
• Work with purpose: An outpatient role supporting motivated clients committed to reablement and regaining confidence.
• Be part of something special: A small, innovative and supportive multidisciplinary team that values collaboration and creativity.
• See the impact every day: Reduce falls, prevent hospitalisations and improve quality of life in ways that truly matter.
• Make your work count—help change lives.

About You

You're a compassionate, experienced Occupational Therapist dedicated to person-centred care and positive outcomes for older adults. You bring strong clinical knowledge, initiative and a collaborative mindset.

• Qualified & Registered: Recognised Occupational Therapy degree, current (or eligible) AHPRA registration and a valid South Australian driver's licence.
• Specialist Clinical Expertise: Experience assessing and managing falls risk and a broad range of geriatric conditions, applying evidence-based interventions in community and home settings.
• Collaborative & Independent: Confident working autonomously and within an interdisciplinary team, while mentoring students and supporting clients and carers from diverse backgrounds.
• Outcome-Focused & Innovative: Skilled in planning, implementing and evaluating community-oriented therapeutic programs to enhance safety, wellbeing and quality of life.

About CALHN

At 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

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.
• 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: 916792

Let's Start the Conversation

Curious about how this role could fit your career goals or lifestyle?

We encourage you to reach out to Kathryn Smith, Clinical Manager, (Transition Care Program/Falls Prevention Service, CALHN) to learn more about the team, explore the role on offer, and discover how CALHN can support the next step in your OT career.

P:

E:

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm, Sunday 19th October 2025

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

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines

Advertised: 03 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 19 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time