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Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

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. + super + salary packaging
- Permanent full time; part-time will also be considered

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

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

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 developmentPartner 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

- 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
- 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 eligible applicants

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 RD Senior Occupational Therapist.pdf
- Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

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Lauren Gee, Manager
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Applications close: 11:55 pm, Wednesday 26 August 2026

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📌 Senior Occupational Therapist (Adelaide)
🏢 Health
📍 Adelaide