Department of Human Services
Job reference:
******
Location:
**** - CAVAN
Job status:
Short Term Contract
Eligibility:
Open to Everyone
Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to
deliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthen
communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in
community life.
With people at the heart of what we do and a
commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with
disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and
decision-making, and help our communities when it matters most.
About the Business
Community and Aboriginal Partnerships
Our Community and Aboriginal Partnerships Division helps to
build community safety and wellbeing by providing support and
services to children, young people and families, including those
involved with the youth justice system, remote Aboriginal
communities, and people who are homeless or at risk of
homelessness.
The division also supports DHS's Closing the Gap
commitments.
Role Highlights
Provide intervention to young people to desist from
offending behaviour
Support young people to strengthen their engagement in
community
Work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders
Role Details
The Senior Occupational Therapist and Senior Psychologist roles
are part of Youth Justice Therapeutic Services and are accountable
to the Clinical Manager – Young Offender Program for:
• delivering advanced occupational therapy assessment,
psychological assessment, case formulation, intervention planning,
and consultation for young people identified through the YOP
process
• contribute to reducing young offender reoffending by addressing
functional impairments, environmental barriers, and developmental




needs through trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice
and supporting access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme
(NDIS)
• providing clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team,
contributing to service innovation, and supporting the development
of best practice models in youth justice and disability
support.
An exciting opportunity exists for either psychology or
occupational therapy disciplines to join the Young Offender Program
(YOP) clinical team.
Closely working with the YOP Cultural Team,
this role supports young people and their families through
individualised, clinically sound and culturally informed assessment
and intervention.
The position plays a key role in reducing youth
offending and promoting positive change.
Please refer to the
specific role descriptions for more details
Special Conditions
National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Must hold a current Australian issued driver's licence (equivalent
to minimum class C).
Essential Qualifications
Incumbent should hold an appropriate degree or
equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an
Occupational Therapist by the Occupational Therapy Board of
Australia (OBTA) and must hold and maintain registration with the
Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Classification
AHP3 - Allied Health Professional




Salary Range
$112,139-$120,284
Duration
Term up to twelve (12) months
Enquiries to
Sky Lambert
Phone: ******** ***
Email: ******
Diversity and Inclusion
DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and
inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the
communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with
disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people,
culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender
diverse people.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a
positive, barrier-free recruitment process.
If you require
assistance with this process, please contact us at
********* and a member of the team will get back to
you.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and
flexible ways of working, including part time.
Applicants are
encouraged to discuss adaptable working arrangements for this
role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to
apply.
We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with
disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and
acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for
people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive
in.
Applications close:
06/08/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_******.pdf
- Role Description - Young Offender Program, Senior Occupational Therapist - AHP3.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

📌 Young Offender Program Senior Occupational Therapist (South Australia)
🏢 Department of Human Services
📍 South Australia