Senior Occupational Therapist

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to provide advanced clinical care, lead service delivery, and mentor staff within a collaborative multidisciplinary team at The Royal Adelaide Hospital and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

You will influence practice, build capability and improve outcomes for clients and communities, with opportunities for professional development and involvement in quality improvement initiatives across CALHN.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised OT qualification and AHPRA registration.
• Bring extensive experience across acute, rehab and/or community settings.
• Apply advanced clinical reasoning to complex presentations.
• Lead, support and develop staff and students.
• Use evidence-based practice to improve care and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert OT services across complex caseloads.
• Lead daily service priorities and clinical practice.
• Supervise, mentor and support staff and students.
• Drive quality improvement and service development.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to achieve great outcomes.

Skills

Advanced OT clinical expertise

Leadership & mentoring

Evidence-based practice

Clinical reasoning

Staff development

Education

OT qualification & AHPRA registration

Job description

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

• Acute Sites - The Royal Adelaide Hospital and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
• Salary AHP-3 $112,139 - $120,284 p.a. (pro rata) + super + salary packaging
• Permanent, temporary, full-time and part-time positions available

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 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

About the Role

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you'll provide advanced clinical care, lead service delivery and support the development of staff within a collaborative multidisciplinary team. This is an opportunity to influence practice, build capability and improve outcomes for clients and communities.

• Deliver expert OT services across complex caseloads
• Lead daily service priorities and clinical practice
• Supervise, mentor and support staff and students
• Drive quality improvement and service development
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to achieve great outcomes

About You

You are an experienced Occupational Therapist who combines clinical expertise with strong leadership and a commitment to person-centred care.

• Hold a recognised OT qualification and AHPRA registration
• Bring extensive experience across acute, rehab and/or community settings
• Apply advanced clinical reasoning to complex presentations
• Lead, support and develop staff and students
• Use evidence-based practice to improve care and outcomes

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter

We know that a great career is about more than just the work you do, it’s also about the support you receive.

• Boost your take-home pay – 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
• Clinical collaboration – 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
• Relocate with ease – up to $10,000 for

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 required
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and as indicated in the role description.

Curious about this role?

Connect with Sarah Heard, A/ Director CALHN OT

Phone: [phone]
E-mail:

Applications close: 11:55 pm, Wednesday 14 October 2026

Job Ref: 941880