Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Various locations Salary: AHP1 - $68,478 - $83,594 p.a. Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits Full-time temporary from 2/2/2026 - 4/2/2028 Multiple positions available Exciting Opportunity for Early Career Occupational Therapists! Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! We're excited to get to know you and share how our 24-month Action Packed Early Career Program can launch your fulfilling career! We are currently recruiting dynamic early career Occupational Therapists (OTs), who have a passion for wanting to make a difference to the outcomes of our consumers, to join our allied health team. The Early Career OT positions are rotational 2-year contract position that provide entry level OTs with an opportunity to gain experience and develop skills across a variety of sites & clinical units within a supportive team environment. You will work in a large, easily accessible supportive OT team and be part of multi-disciplinary team at three of the major sites within CALHN. You will have exposure to multiple clinical areas through approximately 8-month rotations and develop skills seeing complex presentations with support. You will have an opportunity to work in acute and rehabilitation, and in some instances community settings. Through our program and support, we are proud to say, that we help develop great, well-rounded therapists! About the roles: Full time, 2 years fixed term positions Open to OT's with less than 12 months clinical experience. Commencing in Feb 2026. Packed with Support & Development: We believe in providing our team members with great career pathways, and we start at the very beginning. Our 24-month Early Career Graduate Program is designed to accelerate your learning and development within a supportive environment. Professional Development : We offer an abundance of training opportunities both internally and externally to align with your interests and strengthen your practice. Our Team is Committed to Your Success : With regular 1:1 supervision, and facilitated peer OT support sessions, dedicated Education and Training Roles available to support your growth, and the Connect First ASHP New Graduate Program, you are part of a team that genuinely cares about your development and engagement. Endless Opportunities : Whether you aspire to lead or specialise, CALHNs offers an extensive range of clinical speciality areas, sites, and services to offer an array of clinical experience. To be successful in the role you will be: Someone who is seeking an opportunity that allows them to grow and develop their niche and has a genuine interest in developing a career within the public health sector. Excited to demonstrate your commitment to ongoing learning. Ready to utilise your well-developed interpersonal skills, clear communication skills, both verbal and written. A passionate team player willing to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to achieve Patient centred outcomes. Energetic and ready to embrace exciting opportunities with enthusiasm and trust. Registered with AHPRA or eligible to do so upon graduation. 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. Benefits of Joining CALHN At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including: Salary Packaging: Flexible options covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing. Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied. 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. Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning. Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program. Team Support: Experience collaborative culture and professional supervision guiding your career journey. 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 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. Job ref: 900849 Next Steps Does this sound like the perfect career opportunity for you? What To Know More? For more information, please contact: Kirsty Jewell, Senior Manager Occupational Therapist, CALHN t: 0481 910 130 or e: kirsty.jewell2@sa.gov.au Submit your interest via clicking the “Apply Now Button” Application Closing Date 11:55 pm Friday 1 August 2025 Attachments 900849 Role Description.pdf Connect First Handout.pdf Australian applicant guidelines