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.  The Senior Occupational Therapist provides specialist consultation and skills related to patients with aged related diagnosis and cognitive impairment, and will also take on leadership duties.  

About the role: 

As the Senior Occupational Therapist, duties for the role will include:

• Provide specialised clinical Occupational Therapy services to maximise occupational outcomes of patients in the Myles ward
• Participating in interdisciplinary clinical and planning activities to enhance the overall service provided to clients
• Collaborating and documenting with team members to initiate, develop, implement and evaluate therapy/activity groups
• Providing a consultative service to other team members, disciplines and agencies

About you:

• Demonstrated experience and clinical expertise in the provision of clinical Occupational Therapy services (assessment and treatment) to clients with a range of disorders and disabilities, in particular clients with complex needs and the older person including those with cognitive impairment or a diagnosis of dementia
• Demonstrated experience in clinical management and leadership within a discrete unit, including program evaluation and service development
• High levels of responsibility and organisational skills including the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines, delegate appropriately.  This includes the ability to supervise students, allied health assistants and junior staff.
• Demonstrated high level communication skills including the ability to communicate with patient, professional staff of different disciplines, administrative staff and staff of other agencies, both orally and in writing
• 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? Contact: Amanda Smith, Director Occupational Therapy, 0421 098 136, Amanda.Smith3@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 31st August 2025

Attachments:

• AHP3 Senior Occupational Therapist Myles Ward - 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: 911084