Ahp1 occupational therapist

Job no: 941992

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide Metro Southern

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Public Health

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Division of Rehabilitation, Aged & Palliative Care – Occupational Therapy
• Salary $73,710 - $89,981 p.a. (Pro Rata) AHP1 | Full Time – Contract Until January 2027

Join our Occupational Therapy Team and Build A Meaningful Career

Deliver evidence‐based occupational therapy assessment and intervention to a diverse patient population. This position is rotational, and will provide services across subacute services depending on roster, in a supportive multi‐disciplinary environment.

What we offer:

• A valuable contract opportunity within SA Health
• A supportive environment that fosters professional growth and development
• The chance to provide genuine patient‐centred care and make a real difference everyday

About the role:

Reporting to the Occupational Therapy Director, this role is responsible for providing Occupational Therapy services to inpatients and outpatients, which result in safe and timely discharge, and improved independence and occupational outcomes for patients.

Duties for the role will include:

• Assessing patient's occupational abilities, problems and needs using a variety of formal and informal assessments and implementing tailored intervention programs
• Communicating and liaising with the patient's family and carers
• Documenting assessment findings and interventions in a timely fashion
• Participating in staff meetings and contributing to planning and policy development for Occupational Therapy services

About you:

• A degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
• Ability to undertake assessment and intervention with patients with a range of illness and disabilities relevant to older people and rehabilitation
• Ability to provide clinical services as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• 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 as required
• Organisational skills including the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines, delegate appropriately and demonstrate initiative

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
• Work Local: Enjoy the benefits of spending less time travelling to work every day and gain a strong sense of purpose and fulfilment from directly contributing to the health and wellbeing of your local community
• 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
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Staff access to pool and gym

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Contact:

Amanda Smith, Director Occupational Therapy, 0421 098 136, Amanda.Smith3@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

11.55 pm Sunday 21 June 2026

Attachments:

• Occupational Therapist 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: 941992

Advertised: 10 Jun 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 21 Jun 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time