Occupational Therapist

Palliative Care SA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Fitness Passport

Public transport access

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Women’s and Children’s Health Network in Adelaide CBD is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality OT services to children and young people with concussion and mild to moderate brain injury. The role involves working within paediatric rehabilitation and a multidisciplinary team in a hospital setting.

The job is part-time (0.3–0.4 FTE) on a fixed-term contract until 05 September 2027, with opportunities to contribute to diverse paediatric programs and family care planning.

Qualifications

• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Provision of high quality, efficient and effective Occupational Therapy services
• Knowledge of paediatric OT rehabilitation theories and models

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality occupational therapy services to children and young people with concussion and mild to moderate acquired brain injury, and complex rehabilitation needs
• Contribute to a positive multi-disciplinary team environment

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Paediatric OT knowledge

High-quality OT delivery

Education

Bachelor/Master of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job no: 949637
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Subacute and Allied Health, North Adelaide 5006
• Salary – AHP1 - Allied Health Professional L1, $73,710 to $89,981 - AHP2 - Allied Health Professional L2, $94,997 to $110,052 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Part Time (0.3 to 0.4 FTE), fixed term (Temporary) contract until 05 September 2027

About WCHN

Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility.

About the role

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of high-quality occupational therapy services to children and young people with mild to moderate traumatic brain injury and concussion.

AHP1 –

Key duties of the role

• Deliver high-quality occupational therapy services to patients presenting with concussion and mild to moderate acquired brain injury, and complex rehabilitation needs
• Contribute to a positive multi-disciplinary team environment

Skills and Experience

• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Provision and promotion of high quality, efficient and effective Occupational Therapy services
• Relevant Paediatric Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation theories and models

AHP2 –

Key duties of the role

• Contribute to the development, coordination and implementation of high-quality Occupational Therapy services to children and young people with concussion and mild to moderate acquired brain injury, and complex rehabilitation needs.
• Contribute to a positive multi-disciplinary team environment.

Skills and Experience

• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
• Ability to ensure the provision and promotion of high quality, efficient and effective Occupational Therapy services to children and young people with acquired brain injury and their families.
• Experience in working in an acute hospital setting and working with children, adolescents and their caregivers in a health and/or welfare setting
• Knowledge of community resources related to the health and welfare of adolescents, children and their caregivers
• Knowledge of relevant Occupational Therapy rehabilitation and paediatric theories and models

Enquiries can be directed to

Olivia Badger

Administration Coordinator, Paediatric Rehabilitation

81617367

[e-mail]

To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• AHP1 - Occupational Therapist - Role Description - 949637.pdf
• AHP2 - Occupational Therapist - Role Description - 949637.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 24 September 2026 11:55PM

Advertised: 10 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 24 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time