- Southern Adelaide Local Health Network - Division of Rehabilitation, Aged and Palliative Care
- Salary $71,217 - $86,938 p.a. (Pro Rata) AHP1
- Fulltime - Contract until March 2026 available with possibility of extension at the end of this term vacancy
We are seeking an AHP1 Occupational Therapist to join our growing subacute team!
The Occupational Therapist in this role is responsible for providing Occupational Therapy services to inpatients and outpatients which results in safe and timely discharge, and improved independence and occupational outcomes for patients. This full time contract position in our Rehabilitation, Aged and Palliative Care Division offers hands-on experience alongside expert clinicians in a supportive environment until March 2026. Rotations may be located at Flinders Medical Centre, Repat Health Precinct or Noarlunga Hospital.
About the role:
Reporting to the Director, Occupational Therapy, some of your duties for the role will include:
- Assessing the client's occupational abilities, problems and needs using a variety of formal and informal assessments
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and participating in quality and service improvement activities within the team
- Assisting with teaching activities including the training of Occupational Therapy students
- Referring to and liaising with relevant community resources and services
About you:
- A degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
- Organisational skills including the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines, delegate appropriately and demonstrate initiative
- Ability to communicate with clients and a range of professional and other staff, orally and in writing, including in the provision of supervision to Allied Health Assistants and volunteers as required
- Experience in the provision of clinical Occupational Therapy services to clients with a range of illness and disabilities relevant to older people and rehabilitation
Why SALHN?
- Develop and grow professionally: You will be offered opportunities for ongoing education tailored to individual disciplines and tailored to your needs as an individual - leading to more relevant and effective outcomes
- Join a supportive team: Increase your job satisfaction by working in a friendly, collaborative team with access to approachable, flexible, and supportive colleagues and managers who respect and value your contribution, expertise and knowledge
- Team Culture: Be part of a supportive team culture which will actively seek your ideas and feedback on systems and practices, contributing to the new models of care and provision of services.
- Our Mission: To build a thriving community by consistently delivering reliable and respectful health care for, and with, all members of our community.
Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.
Want To Know More? Contact: Amanda Smith, Director Occupational Therapy, 0421 098 136,
Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Monday 6th October 2025
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- 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
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.
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in the workplace. * Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 917113
Advertised: 26 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 06 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
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