Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Repat Health Precinct– Division of Rehabilitation and aged Palliative Care Salary $91,785 - $106,330 p.a. (Pro Rata) AHP2| 15 hours per wk. - 6 Month contract available Transform Lives as an Occupational Therapist - Transition Services | SA Health Join SA Health's Southern Adelaide Local Health Network as a Part-Time Occupational Therapist in Transition Services, where you'll empower patients to regain independence during critical care transitions at the state-of-the-art Repatriation Health Precinct. This flexible contract position until July 2026 offers the perfect opportunity to make a real difference in patients' lives while enjoying excellent professional development and work-life balance with South Australia's largest healthcare employer. Apply now to become part of a supportive multidisciplinary team that values your expertise and provides comprehensive career growth opportunities in Adelaide's thriving southern metro healthcare hub. About the role: Reporting to the Manager, Transition Services ,some of your duties for the role will include: Providing Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions for patients admitted to the Transition Services wards Supervising AHP1 Occupational Therapists, and Allied Health Assistants Initiating, developing and contributing to educational activities within the clinical team Facilitating patient discharge to the service providers within 48 hours of referral where appropriate Participating and facilitating active discharge planning that supports the clients’ occupational abilities and needs About you: Broad experience and clinical expertise in the provision of clinical Occupational Therapy services (assessment, development and provision of therapy interventions/programs) to clients with a range of disorders and disabilities High level interpersonal, negotiating, counselling and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate with clients, other professional staff and community agencies both orally and in writing Ability to contribute to plans, develop, implement and evaluate community oriented, holistic therapeutic interventions appropriate for older people and their families Demonstrated experience in planning and reviewing clinical services, and participation in quality and research activities Please see the attached Role Description for additional information. Want To Know More? Contact: Jen Mulligan, Transition Services Manager, 0473 470 263, jennie.mulligan@sa.gov.au Application Closing Date: 11.55pm Sunday 4th January 2026 Attachments: AHP2 OT - Role Description Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines Applicant Information: We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging. 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 and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description. 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: 925335