- Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)
- Sefton Park, Integrated Care Geriatric Services
- Salary AHP2 $94,997 to $110,052 p.a. + super + salary packaging
- Full time temporary up to 30/7/27
- Occasional weekend work required

We Need You in Allied Health

Join over 2,600 allied health professionals at CALHN and play a vital role in delivering secure 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.

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About the Role

Join our Integrated Care (IC) Geriatrics team as an Occupational Therapist and help older people maintain independence, build resilience and achieve positive health outcomes within their community. You will deliver comprehensive assessments, coordinate care and support hospital avoidance through restorative, person centred interventions. The GITH service provides care to older adults with complex medical, functional, and/or psychosocial needs within their homes in lieu of an extended or avoidable hospital admission. Occasional weekend work is required. Your scope will include:

- Conducting functional and cognitive assessment for older people with complex health needs in the community.
- Recommending and arranging patient equipment/ aids, providing patient education, and referring to ongoing support services.




- Providing clinical supervision and mentorship to Allied Health Assistants and Occupational Therapy students on placement.
- Collaborating within a diverse multi-disciplinary team and liaising with external care teams to support safe and timely discharge, to reduce avoidable hospital re-presentation.
- Contributing to service development, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice initiatives within IC and CALHN.

You will be joining a friendly multi-disciplinary team and have an opportunity to learn from other disciplines. Regular structured discipline-specific supervision will be provided, and there will be an opportunity to participate in regular in-services, including discipline-specific professional development.

About You

You are a compassionate and capable Occupational Therapist who delivers person centred care and works confidently within complex community and rehabilitation settings.

- AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist with no conditions or notations.
- Able to deliver evidence-based care for complex client needs
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to manage priorities and work with professional autonomy within a multi-discipinary team
- Support quality improvement and service development initiatives
- Current SA driver's licence as home-visiting is integral to this role.

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

In line with the new Allied Health Professionals,



Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025 you'll enjoy enhanced benefits that support you and your career.

- Salary packaging - up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
- Clinical collaboration - work with multidisciplinary teams to access a supportive network of clinicians with broad, shared expertise a culture of safety and connectivity, focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements
- Professional development allowance - with structured development support
- Recognition & growth - celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN's many sites
- Flexible work options - speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
- Paid leave - with leave loading for rest and recharge
- Health & fitness perks - discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
- Wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Program for you & your 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 required 945964 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, Team Manager

Phone: +61 479 188 247

E-mail: [email protected]

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