Graduate Occupational Therapist - Start Your AHP Career

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) invites applications for a Graduate Occupational Therapist at Lyell McEwin Health Service in Elizabeth Vale, Adelaide. This 11-month Allied Health Graduate Program offers structured entry into a busy metropolitan health service with supervision and professional development.

The role is full-time, temporary until 31 December 2028, requires current AHPRA registration or eligibility, and involves assessments, MDT collaboration, and patient discharge

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration (or eligibility to register) as an Occupational Therapist.
• Foundational understanding of evidence-based OT practice in an acute or subacute context.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to work within a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy assessments and develop goal-directed intervention plans under clinical supervision
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support safe and timely patient discharge
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with SA Health standards
• Participate in the NALHN graduate support program, including regular supervision and professional development activities

Skills

AHPRA registration

Evidence-based OT practice

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree or equivalent (OT)

Job description

Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) invites applications for a Graduate Occupational Therapist at Lyell McEwin Health Service in Elizabeth Vale, Adelaide. This 11-month Allied Health Graduate Program offers structured entry into a busy metropolitan health service with supervision and professional development.

The role is full-time, temporary until 31 December 2028, requires current AHPRA registration or eligibility, and involves assessments, MDT collaboration, and patient discharge