Senior Occupational Therapist - Northern Community Mental Health

Description:

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Northern Mental Health – Salisbury
• Salary : $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHP3
• Temporary Part-Time – working 22.5 hours per week, up to 30 June 2025

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a highly skilled Senior Occupational Therapist to join our community mental health team.

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

Community-based mental health plays a vital role in Australia’s healthcare system. With 1 in 5 people experiencing a mental illness in any given year, the demand for mental health support continues to rise. Various socioeconomic factors, such as access to services, living conditions and employment status, can influence someone’s mental health. This impact is not limited to the individual but extends to their families and caregivers. As such, the role of community mental health is to provide all affected individuals with the support they need. Join our Mental Health Community Team at NALHN to make a difference.

In this pivotal role, you will work collaboratively with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals within community mental health service. Your expertise will play a crucial role in providing exceptional care and support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will utilise your extensive knowledge and clinical skills to assess and develop personalised intervention plans, empowering clients to achieve their goals and enhance their overall well-being. Your ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, families and community partners will be instrumental in delivering comprehensive, client-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, enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you 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.

Exceptional communication skills, a strong commitment to evidence-based practice and a genuine passion for improving the lives of those in our community are essential.

If you are a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist looking to contribute to the well-being of South Australians, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.

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.

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: 897982

Enquiries:

Gemma Ferraretto

A/Principal Occupational Therapist

Phone: (08) 7485 4300

E-mail: gemma.ferraretto@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

18 April 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

897982 - Senior Occupational Therapist - Northern Community Mental Health - AHP3 - 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.

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.