Occupational Therapist

Calvary Health Care; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training & development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Health Care is seeking experienced Occupational Therapists to join our multidisciplinary Allied Health team. The role is primarily community based, with opportunities to work in acute care and rehabilitation settings, and will be offered at HP2 or HP3 level depending on experience.

Generous salary packaging and ongoing professional development are provided. The successful candidate will work in a mission-driven organisation, focusing on client-centred care across Home, Virtual and

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration.
• Experience in community OT and diverse conditions.
• Experience with assistive technology and home modifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centred, safe, high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Autonomously deliver assessments and interventions in a diverse caseload.
• Contribute to clinical leadership through supervision and collaboration.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Critical thinking

Autonomy

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

AHPRA registration

Tools

Assistive Technology

Home Modifications

Job description

• Adelaide, SA, Australia
• Permanent
• Closing on: Oct 30 2026

Position Description

Occupational Therapist – Full-time Ongoing (Multiple positions)

• Seeking HP2/3 Occupational Therapists with a minimum of two years community experience.
• Full-time preferred. Part-time applicants will be considered.
• The role is primarily community based, with opportunities to work within the acute care and rehabilitation settings.
• Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment
• An excellent opportunity to be part of a leading mission based health care organisation.

About The Role

We are seeking experienced Occupational Therapists to join our multidisciplinary Allied Health team, specialising primarily in community care, with opportunities to work in acute care and rehabilitation services. We provide a high quality Occupational Therapy service across a range of specialities including servicing Support at Home program clients in the community who present with a variety of clinical conditions.

The successful applicant will be appointed to an ongoing position, working primarily in a community based role. The role is appointed at either an HP2 or 3 level depending on prior experience and demonstrated capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide client centred, safe, high quality, evidence based, goal oriented care
• Work autonomously to deliver comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and interventions for clients presenting with a diverse range of conditions.
• Demonstrate a high level of critical thinking and the ability to manage a complex caseload.
• Contribute to clinical leadership through clinical supervision, multidisciplinary collaboration and service development.

What You Bring

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA.
• Minimum of two years community Occupational Therapy experience in the assessing and managing clients with a wide variety of conditions.
• Experience in prescribing Assistive Technology and Home Modifications.
• Transferrable skills to work in an acute hospital and/or rehabilitation setting.
• Evidence based knowledge of a broad range of clinical conditions and a demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and collaborate effectively with clients, their significant others, multidisciplinary team members and external agencies to deliver integrated, high-quality healthcare outcomes.
• Advanced organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and time effectively.
• Current driver’s licence.
• A desire to join a multi-disciplinary team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

For further information please contact Robert Low (Allied Health Manager) on [e-mail] or 0473 251 601.

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits:

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella