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Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

• TQEH, Woodville, 5011
• Salary    AHP-2   $91,785 - $106,330 p.a. (pro rata) + super + salary packaging
• Temporary up to 26/2/27 and part-time working 18.75 hours per week

We Need You in Allied Health

Join over 2,600 allied health professionals at CALHN and play a vital role in delivering safe and connected world-class care across South Australia.

• Make a real difference across emergency, acute, rehabilitation, community, and mental health care settings.
• Thrive in a values-driven organisation that puts people first and is future focused.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams that support innovation and professional growth.
• Be part of a leading health network shaping the future of health through care, research, and education.

Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN

About the Role

As a skilled occupational therapist, you will deliver services in our interdisciplinary hand therapy service working closely with the referring doctors or surgeons. You’ll deliver expert hand therapy assessment and interventions that restores movement, function and confidence. You’ll manage complex caseloads, build trusted patient links, and help shape quality care across hospital and outpatient settings. Join a supportive multidisciplinary team where your skills truly make a difference.

Key duties
The service provides hand therapy assessment and intervention to adult outpatients with a mix of acute trauma and chronic conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder.

This may include:

• pre and post surgical assessment and treatment
• hand injury management
• custom made thermoplastic splints
• compression garments
• rehabilitation post injury or surgery
• chronic hand condition management
• scar, burn and oedema management.

The role has opportunities to support students, our rotational AHP2 staff and allied health assistants. You will also contribute to service quality, learning and improvement

About You

You’re a skilled Hand Therapy Occupational Therapist who brings sound judgement, clear communication and a patient-centred approach. You enjoy teamwork, adapt with ease and take pride in safe, high-quality care that delivers real outcomes.

• Degree in Occupational Therapy with OTBA registration

• Hand therapy experience and skills across acute, rehab and community care

• Strong upper limb assessment and evidence-based practice

• Clear communicator with sound judgement and teamwork focus

• Organised, adaptable and confident in fast paced settings

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter
In line with the new Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025 you’ll enjoy enhanced benefits that support you and your career.

• Salary packaging – up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
• Clinical collaboration – work with multidisciplinary teams to access a supportive network of clinicians with broad, shared expertise
• Safe connections – be part of a culture of safety and connectivity, focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements
• Professional development allowance - with structured development support
• Recognition & growth – celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN’s many sites
• Flexible work options – speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
• Paid leave – with leave loading for rest and recharge
• Health & fitness perks – discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
• Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program for you & your family

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required    929206 RD Hand therapy Occupational Therapist.pdf
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

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Applications close: 11:55 pm, Sunday, 8 March 2026

Job Ref: 929206

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Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position