* Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Mental Health Services
* Hourly Rate: $35.01 p/hr - $42.73 p/hr plus 25% casual loading AHP1| Multiple Casual Vacancies
* Hourly Rate: $45.11 p/hr - $52.26 p/hr plus 25% casual loading AHP2| Multiple Casual Vacancies
We are seeking dedicated and skilled Occupational Therapists to join our SALHN Mental Health Team
Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) is a provider of specialist mental health services committed to helping individuals overcome challenges and lead fulfilling lives. The team is dedicated to offering compassionate, evidence-based care to empower clients on their journey to recovery and independence. Learn more about Mental Health Services at SALHN here.
About the Role:
The Mental Health Services team is looking for Occupational Therapists at AHP1 and AHP2 level to join their casual team, with opportunities to be considered for temporary or ongoing vacancies as they arise. As the Occupational Therapist you will play a pivotal role in helping individuals with mental health conditions regain their independence and quality of life. You will work closely with clients to assess their unique needs, develop personalised treatment plans, and implement interventions that focus on enhancing daily living skills, coping strategies, and overall mental well-being.
Applicants to this advertisement may be considered for positions at Flinders Medical Centre, Noarlunga Hospital, Glenside campus, Repat Health Precinct, and GP + Centres. For full details, please see the attached Role Description.
Please Note: This position is multi-classed as either an AHP1 or AHP2 and classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.
About you:
* Must hold an appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
* Experience working with people who have a mental illness, their families and/or carers.
* Clinical experience in direct service provision to clients experiencing mental illness and their carers.
* Ability to provide occupational therapy assessments, work within a rehabilitation framework and develop and implement occupational therapy interventions for consumers within the team and area.
Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.
What To Know More? Contact: Lorraine Ng, Principal Occupational Therapist, ,
Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 8th March 2026
Attachments:
* 859571 AHP1 Occupational Therapist Role Description
* 859571 Occupational Therapist AHP2 - Role Description
* Australian applicant guidelines
* International applicant guidelines
Applicant Information:
* In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits. Watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
* 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: 922084