Occupational Therapist - Integrated Care Geriatric Services

Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

PD allowance

Multidisciplinary support

Flexible work options

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Job summary

CALHN in Adelaide is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support integrated care for geriatric services, including Geriatrics in the Home. You will assess cognitive, functional and personal care needs to help older people stay safe and independent at home. Join a multidisciplinary team with supervision and a flexible seven-day roster.

The role offers a salary of AHP2 $94,997 to $110,052 p.a. (pro rata) plus super and salary packaging arrangements, with ongoing opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Active registration with fitness to practice in Australia.
• Clinical reasoning and community-based OT skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess cognitive, functional, and home support needs; develop practical interventions to promote safety and independence.
• Help prevent avoidable hospital presentations and support timely discharge or return home.
• Coordinate care with families, carers and community providers; work within a multidisciplinary team.

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Integrated Care Geriatric Services

Job no: 945964
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Northern
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

• Geriatric Services and Geriatrics in the Home team
• Salary AHP2 $94,997 to $110,052 p.a. (pro rata) + super + salary packaging
• Multiple opportunities available - ongoing and temporary
• Full-time and part-time arrangements
• Flexible seven-day roster, with flexible days and roster times

Join CALHN's Occupational Therapy team and take your career further!

As part of one of South Australia's largest health networks, you'll join a connected and supportive OT community where your expertise is valued, your growth is encouraged, and your work makes a genuine difference every day.

Why Occupational Therapists choose CALHN:

• Join a respected OT community that learns, leads and grows together
• Expand your skills across diverse and complex clinical areas
• Influence practice through leadership, education and quality improvement
• Work with multidisciplinary teams that value your expertise
• Access real career development opportunities across CALHN

Find out more about CALHN sites and services , our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN .

About the Role

Take your Occupational Therapy skills beyond the hospital and make a real difference in the lives of older people, helping them stay safe, independent and well at home.

Joining CALHN’s IC Geriatric Services, including Geriatrics in the Home, you’ll work in a genuinely multidisciplinary team where expertise is shared and support is always close at hand. You’ll complete cognitive, functional, personal care and home assessments, develop practical interventions and help prevent avoidable hospital presentations or support a safe return home.

You’ll enjoy the autonomy of community practice without working in isolation, with regular supervision, experienced clinicians and Allied Health Assistants to support your work. A flexible seven-day roster also provides choice around working days and roster times, with applicable penalty rates.

What you’ll do:

• Assess cognitive, functional, personal care and home support needs
• Develop practical strategies that promote safety and independence
• Help prevent avoidable hospital presentations and admissions
• Support safe, timely discharge and recovery at home
• Coordinate care with families, carers and community providers
• Work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team and Allied Health Assistants

Learn more about IC Geriatric Services and how we're supporting older people to receive the right care in the right place.

About You

You're an Occupational Therapist who enjoys variety, solving problems and seeing the difference your work makes in people's everyday lives. You'll feel confident working in the community, using your clinical judgement and contributing to a supportive, genuinely multidisciplinary team.

You’ll bring:

• Sound assessment, clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Confidence to work safely and independently in community settings
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A collaborative, team-focused approach to truly multidisciplinary care
• Curiosity, initiative and a willingness to ongoing development

You may already be working at AHP2 level, or have strong clinical foundations and be ready to grow into the role with support and supervision.

You don't need experience across every aspect of geriatric or community Occupational Therapy. Experience in acute care, rehabilitation, primary care, community, outreach or ambulatory settings can all provide a strong foundation. What matters most is your clinical judgement, confidence in the community and willingness to learn.

Why You'll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter
In line with the Enterprise Agreement 2025 you’ll enjoy enhanced benefits that support you and your career.

• Boost your take-home pay – salary packaging up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
• Grow and develop – professional development allowance and pathways
• Work together – strong multidisciplinary support and shared expertise
• Progress your career – recognition and opportunities across CALHN
• Balance your life – flexible work options available
• Stay well – leave loading, fitness discounts and flu vaccinations
• Feel supported – Employee Assistance Program for you and family

Diversity & Inclusion

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required945964 RD Occupational Therapist - IC Geriatric Services.pdf
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

Curious about this role?

Connect with Jordan Lockwood,Allied Health Coordinator
P: 0479 188 247E:[e-mail]

Apply Now

Applications close: 11:55 pm, Thursday, 10th September 2026

Job Ref: 945964

Advertised: 26 Aug 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 10 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Build your OT career within a supportive multidisciplinary team and meaningful community-based care that helps older people stay independent at home.