Occupational Therapist

Job no: 918323

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide CBD

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Salary AHP-2 $91,785 - $106,330 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time, multiple positions
• Site and service specific roles:
• Acute Stroke Unit - Royal Adelaide Hospital
• General Medicine - Royal Adelaide Hospital
• Geriatric Evaluation Management Unit (GEMU) - Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre
• General Medicine - The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
• Spinal Injury Unit - Repat Health Precinct

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will provide high-quality occupational therapy services across a range of settings within the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), including the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH), The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH), Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre (HRC), Repatriation Health Precinct (RHP), Glenside Health Services, as well as community and ambulatory programs. Your work will directly contribute to improved clinical outcomes and the wellbeing of our diverse patient community.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will bring a proficient level of professional knowledge and expertise, while actively contributing to departmental education, quality improvement, and service planning initiatives. You may also provide professional and clinical supervision to AHP1 Occupational Therapists, Allied Health Assistants, students, and work experience participants. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference, while growing your professional skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

About You

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist who brings both clinical expertise and a collaborative, patient-centred approach to care.

• Professional Qualifications & Experience: Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia with a minimum of three years' experience delivering high-quality OT interventions across acute, sub-acute, rehabilitation, community, or ambulatory settings, including management of complex patient presentations.
• Clinical Expertise & Judgement: Demonstrates strong clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, and the ability to manage complex clinical situations with professionalism, autonomy, and sound decision-making.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Skilled in fostering teamwork, providing clinical supervision, mentoring students and Allied Health Assistants, and contributing to service improvement initiatives.
• Communication & Organisational Skills: Effective communicator with patients, carers, and multidisciplinary teams; highly organised, adaptable, and committed to continuous professional development, ethical practice, and quality patient care.

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.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• 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 for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• 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.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

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 indicate which site and service specific role you are applying for in your application.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 918323

Enquiries to:

Kirsty Jewell

Position: Senior Manager OT - HRC

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 24 October 2025

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

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Advertised: 17 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 24 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time