Occupational Therapist - Grads or Experienced Welcome

Talent Quarter; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary

Full-time or part-time options

FIFO opportunities

Mentoring and admin support

CPD allowance

Job summary

Talent Quarter is seeking Occupational Therapists across South Australia, including new graduates, to join a growing multidisciplinary team. You’ll work in community, clinic and in-home settings, providing assessments, therapy and practical support tailored to each client.

The caseload includes children, adults and older people with diverse conditions. We offer a starting salary of $88,000 plus super, with full-time or part-time options and regional FIFO opportunities across SA.

Qualifications

• AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapist.
• New grads and experienced OTs are encouraged to apply.
• Passionate about supporting people across disability, health and social care.
• Enjoy working with varied and meaningful caseloads.
• Collaborative and keen to learn.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and deliver therapy across community, clinic and in-home settings.
• Provide practical support tailored to each client’s needs.
• Manage a varied caseload including children, adults and older people.
• Contribute to functional capacity assessments and rehabilitation.
• Support palliative and specialist areas as part of the team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapist

Job description

South Australia | Metro & Regional | Full-Time & Part-Time

New Grads Welcome | $88,000 + Super Starting Salary

Regional FIFO opportunities available

About the Role

A growing multidisciplinary team is looking for Occupational Therapists at all experience levels, including new graduates, to join their expanding South Australian services.

You’ll work across a mix of community, clinic and in-home settings, providing assessments, therapy and practical support tailored to each client.

The caseload is varied, with exposure to:

• Children, adults and older people
• Functional capacity assessments
• Neurological conditions
• Disability and rehabilitation
• Palliative care
• Complex and dual-diagnosis presentations
• Continence and other specialist areas

What’s on Offer

• $88,000 + super starting salary for new graduates
• Experienced OT salaries negotiable based on experience
• Full-time or part-time options
• Metro and regional opportunities across South Australia
• Option for FIFO arrangements to regional locations
• Community, clinic or blended caseloads
• Achievable KPIs with an outcome-focused approach
• Ongoing supervision, mentoring and a buddy system for new starters
• Strong support for early-career therapists
• Opportunities to mentor students
• Dedicated admin support to reduce paperwork
• CPD allowance after 12 months
• 8 weeks paid maternity leave after 18 months
• Technology and mileage support
• Clear pathways into senior and specialist OT positions
• Regular team events and a friendly, social team environment

About You

• AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapist
• New graduates and experienced OTs are encouraged to apply
• Passionate about supporting people across disability, health and social care
• Enjoy working with varied and meaningful caseloads
• Collaborative and keen to learn
• Looking for a supportive environment where you can develop your career

Interested?

Whether you’re a new graduate looking for strong support and development, or an experienced OT looking for a varied caseload and greater flexibility, there are opportunities across metro and regional South Australia.

We’re proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, veterans and people with disabilities.

At Talent Quarter, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and valued for who they are.

We’re committed to an inclusive recruitment experience where people of all backgrounds, identities, cultures, abilities and lived experiences are welcomed and valued — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, neurodivergent people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people and people of all ages.

Our values are simple: Be Real, Keep it Safe, Build and Nurture Connections, Own It, Create Joy, and Raise The Bar. They shape how we treat people, how we work together and the kind of environment we want to create. For us, that means leading with empathy, listening without judgement, respecting different perspectives and experiences, and making sure everyone feels welcomed, supported and valued for who they are.

If there’s anything we can do to make your experience with Talent Quarter more comfortable, please let us know. We’ll work with you to understand what you need and make appropriate arrangements wherever we can.