Occupational Therapist

Government of South Australia; City of Mount Gambier; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Relocation support

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SA Health, Women’s and Children’s Health Network in Mount Gambier, seeks an Occupational Therapist to support children, youths and families with mental health needs. You will undertake assessments, develop formulations and deliver individual, family and group interventions in a multidisciplinary setting.

This full-time ongoing role offers a salary range of AU$95,000–AU$110,052 plus 12% superannuation and salary sacrifice benefits; relocation support may be negotiated, with Fitness Passport and

Qualifications

• Degree and registration as an Occupational Therapist with OT Australia (required).
• Demonstrated ability to implement clinical assessments and interventions for children/adolescents.
• Knowledge of theory and practice in occupational therapy.
• Competence in OT assessment and treatment; ability to work in a team and facilitate groups.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments and develop formulations for individuals and families.
• Deliver individual, family, and group therapies and programs.
• Promote access and equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
• Contribute to the development of OT skills for targeted population groups.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Interventions

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication with professionals

Education

OT Registration Australia

Job description

SA Health
Job reference: 955072
Location: 5291 - MOUNT GAMBIER
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Mount Gambier 5291
• Salary – AHP2, $94,997.00 - $110,052.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full Time, Ongoing/Permanent

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.)
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility.

About the role

Join our team supporting children, young people, and families to achieve positive mental health outcomes. As an Occupational Therapist, you will undertake comprehensive assessments, develop evidence-informed formulations, and deliver individual, family, and group interventions. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment to provide high-quality, recovery-focused care for young people with complex mental health needs.

Key duties of the role

• Undertake the assessment of, and the development of formulations for, both individuals and families, to determine the most appropriate interventions.
• Implement individual, family, and/or other group therapies and other specific programs.
• Promote access and equity of services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people and their families.
• Contribute to the development and sustainability of mental health occupational therapy skills for the needs of specific population groups.

Skills and Experience

• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Australia.
• Demonstrated ability to implement clinical assessments and interventions of a complex nature in relation to children and adolescents experiencing mental health issues.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the theory and practice of clinical work within occupational therapy.
• Demonstrated competence in occupational therapy assessment and treatment.
• Ability to communicate and work with other professionals, facilitate group functions, and work as a team member.

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:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

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.