Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Northern Mental Health – Various Locations Salary (plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits) : AHP1 $35.00 - $42.73 per hour 25% loading AHP2 $45.11 - $52.26 per hour 25% loading Casual, up to 31 July 2026 About the Role: The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking Occupational Therapists to join our Northern Mental Health team making a meaningful impact on mental health recovery. The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia. As part of our dynamic mental health team, you'll provide evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to adults experiencing mental health challenges. Working within our collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you'll help clients develop essential life skills, rebuild confidence and achieve their recovery goals through meaningful activities and therapeutic relationships. In this role you will have access to comprehensive orientation and ongoing professional development and work within a supportive team culture focused on innovation and patient-centred care. To be eligible for this position, you must hold an appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. About You: Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with experience or a genuine interest in adult mental health? To thrive in this role you will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Apply now and be part of NALHN’s commitment to transform lives through exceptional healthcare. About Us: The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes. At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows. Benefits of working at NALHN: From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network. Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas. NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions. 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. Check(s): DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests. Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) 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: 911597 Enquiries: Suzzanne Porcaro Principal Occupational Therapist Phone: 0410 049 288 E-mail: suzzanne.porcaro@sa.gov.au Application Closing Date: 17 July 2026 – 11.55PM Role Description and Further Information: 911597 - Occupational Therapist - Casual Pool, Northern Mental Health - AHP1 - role description.pdf 911597 - Occupational Therapist - Casual Pool, Northern Mental Health - AHP2 - role description.pdf For more information about Mental Health Allied Health at NALHN visit our Mental Health Allied Health page. * Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.