Occupational Therapist - Aged Care, Rehabilitation & Palliative Care (Casual Pool)

Description:

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network - Modbury Hospital - Modbury
• Salary : AHP1 $35.00 - $42.73 per hour – AHP2 $45.11 - $52.63 + 25% Casual Loading ( plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits )
• Casual Pool, up to 31 st December 2025

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity is presented to work within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network as an Occupational Therapist within the Aged Care, Rehabilitation & Palliative Care Division.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

AHP1 - The Occupational Therapist (AHP1) is accountable to the Senior Manager, Clinical Manager or Nurse Unit Manager for the provision assessment and treatment services for inpatients, community and outpatients of ACRPC, which aims to optimise health outcomes. The incumbent will rotate through a series of clinical services as per the ACRPC clinical service unit context.

The Occupational Therapist (AHP1) applies clinical experience, clinical knowledge and professional competence to plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive and integrated services to the needs of clients of the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network. The Occupational Therapist (AHP1) works under direct clinical supervision and may provide direction and support to allied health assistants and students.

The Occupational Therapist (AHP1) works collaboratively with the Allied Health multi-disciplinary team and liaises directly with medical, nursing staff of NALHN and with other community agencies.

AHP2 - The Occupational Therapist (AHP2) is accountable to the Senior Manager, Clinical Manager or Nurse Unit Manager for the provision assessment and treatment services for inpatients, community and outpatients of NALHN which aims to optimise health outcomes. The incumbent will rotate through a series of clinical services as per the ACRPC clinical service unit context.

The Occupational Therapist (AHP2) applies clinical experience, increasing clinical knowledge and professional competence to plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive and integrated services to the needs of clients of NALHN. The Occupational Therapist (AHP2) works under limited direct clinical supervision and may provide direction and support to less experience therapists, allied health assistants and students.

The Occupational Therapist (AHP2) works collaboratively with the Allied Health multi-disciplinary team and liaises directly with medical, nursing staff of NALHN and with other community agencies.

To be eligible for this position, you must an Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with Occupational Therapy Australia.

About You:

Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.

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.

Our Local Health Network Sites and Services:

Lyell McEwin Hospital – The major hospital in the north and north-east for emergency care, complex and multi-day surgery, medicine, obstetrics, paediatrics and outpatient services.

Modbury Hospital – A general hospital with emergency care, elective surgery, medicine, outpatient and sub-acute services, rehabilitation, geriatric and palliative care.

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.

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: 898158

Enquiries:

Office Aged Care, Rehabilitation & Palliative Care

Phone: (08) 73211 4232

E-mail: Health.NALHNACRPCRecruitment@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

11 April 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

898158 - Occupational Therapist - AHP1 - Role Description.pdf

898158 - Occupational Therapist - AHP2 - Role Description.pdf

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.

Flexibility Statement
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.