Occupational Therapist

Job no: 917646

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide Metro Northern

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Mental Health

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Northern Mental Health – Modbury
• Salary: $91,785 - $106,330 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHP2
• Ongoing Full-Time

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join The Gully, Northeast Clinical Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program team.

The Gully is a recovery focused rehabilitation program for people aged 18 to 65 years who have a lived experience of mental illness. The program provides clients an opportunity to work towards recovery goals through group work and individual sessions. The program's occupational focus aims to facilitate change and support engagement in activities of daily living, work, social participation and interests.

The Gully coordinates the NECMHS OT Clinic. This service offers occupational therapy assessments and includes an intervention plan and recommendations based on the consumer's occupational goals.

These services operate in the Northeast at Modbury.

Your role will involve occupational therapy assessment, intervention and group program planning, implementation and evaluation. Your expertise will be instrumental in assessing consumer's functional abilities, designing personalised treatment plans, creating group programs using evidenced based resources.

This position is part of a dynamic and supportive environment that values collaboration and continuous learning. You will have the opportunity to work closely with the wider Northeast Community Mental Health multidisciplinary team, exchanging knowledge and expertise to deliver comprehensive care.

To be eligible for this position, you must hold an appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with Occupational Therapy Australia.

About You:

Exceptional communication skills, a strong commitment to patient-centred care and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment are essential.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of our community.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you'll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 917646

Enquiries:

Suzzanne Porcaro

Principal Occupational Therapist

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date:

24 October 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

• Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.

Advertised: 10 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 24 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time