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• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Noarlunga Hospital – Rehabilitation, Aged Care and Palliative Care 

• Salary $71,217.00 - $86,938.00 (Pro Rata) AHP1 | 22.5 hrs per fortnight - Saturday & Sunday roster

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our growing team!

An exciting opportunity to join a new dedicated ward located at Noarlunga Hospital caring for patients of the Older Persons Assessment & Liaison (OPAL) and Residential Care Outreach Team (RCOT). The primary focus of the OPAL/RCOT ward is to provide a geriatrician led service with an efficient, coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to patient care with streamlined discharge planning to an otherwise vulnerable population.  

About the role:  

• Working under the Senior Occupational Therapist / Allied Health Team Leader, asses patient's occupational abilities and needs using a variety of formal and informal assessments
• plan, develop and implement comprehensive evidence-based intervention programmes specifically tailored to meet individual patient requirements and therapeutic goals
• Work collaboratively within our multidisciplinary environment to optimise functional outcomes, supporting individuals to achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life, and facilitate discharge

About you:  

• Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical Occupational Therapy services (assessment and treatment) to clients with a range of disorders and disabilities, in the older person including those with cognitive impairment or a diagnosis of dementia
• Excellent communication skills with clients and professional staff, both oral and written, including capacity to provide supervision to Allied Health Assistants as required
• Strong organisational skills including the ability to prioritise workload, meet critical deadlines, delegate appropriately and demonstrate initiative in clinical practice
• A degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information. 

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. 

Want To Know More? Amanda Smith, Director Occupational Therapy, 0421 098 136, Amanda.Smith3@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 21 September 2025

Attachments: 

• 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: 915153