Senior Occupational Therapist NDIS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development allowance

Multidisciplinary support

Career progression

Flexible work options

Paid leave with leave loading

Fitness discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist for the NDIS Assessment Team in Adelaide. You will deliver specialist OT assessments, interventions and assistive technology support for complex disability needs, helping patients transition through hospital to appropriate supports.

Join a values-driven, multidisciplinary team with opportunities for professional growth, mentoring, and close collaboration with NDIA and community providers.

Qualifications

• Hold an OT degree and be eligible for OTBA registration.
• Bring current experience supporting adults with complex disability.
• Apply advanced clinical reasoning across complex NDIS transitions.
• Communicate and negotiate confidently with diverse stakeholders.
• Lead teamwork, supervision and evidence-based OT practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist OT assessment and intervention for complex NDIS patients.
• Prescribe assistive technology and shape NDIS recommendations.
• Lead complex discharge planning across acute and sub-acute services.
• Partner with NDIA, community providers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor clinicians and support OT education, quality and practice.

Skills

Advanced OT expertise

Clinical reasoning

NDIS knowledge

Discharge planning

Mentor clinicians

Education

OT degree

Job description

Job no: 951253
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) – Senior Occupational Therapist NDIS

• Various CALHN sites – NDIS Assessment Team
• AHP3 – $112,139 to $120,284 p.a. (pro rata) + super + salary packaging
• Part Time – Ongoing, Permanent and Temporary (12 months) – Multiple positions available

We Need You in Allied Health

Join over 2,600 allied health professionals at CALHN and play a vital role in delivering safe and connected world-class care across South Australia.

• Make a real difference across emergency, acute, rehabilitation, community, and mental health care settings.
• Thrive in a values-driven organisation that puts people first and is future focused.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams that support innovation and professional growth.
• Be part of a leading health network shaping the future of health through care, research, and education.

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

About the Role

Join CALHN’s dedicated NDIS Assessment Team as a Senior Occupational Therapist, providing specialist assessment, intervention and assistive technology support for people with complex disability needs. Help patients move through hospital and into the right supports with confidence and continuity.

• Provide specialist OT assessment and intervention for complex NDIS patients
• Prescribe assistive technology and shape NDIS recommendations
• Lead complex discharge planning across acute and sub-acute services
• Partner with NDIA, community providers and multidisciplinary teams
• Mentor clinicians and support OT education, quality and practice

About You

You’ll bring advanced occupational therapy expertise, sound clinical judgement and a collaborative approach to supporting people with complex disability and NDIS needs.

• Hold an OT degree and be eligible for OTBA registration
• Bring current experience supporting adults with complex disability
• Apply advanced clinical reasoning across complex NDIS transitions
• Communicate and negotiate confidently with diverse stakeholders
• Lead teamwork, supervision and evidence-based OT practice

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

We know 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 – 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
• Paid leave – with leave loading for rest and recharge
• Stay well – 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 Senior Occupational Therapist NDIS Role Description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required
• 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 Kirsty Jewell, Senior Manager OT - HRC.

P: 8222 1698
E: [e-mail]

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