- Southern Adelaide Local Health Network - Flinders Medical Centre - Rehabilitation, Aged Care and Palliative Care
- Salary $112,139 - $120,284 p.a. (Pro Rata) AHP3 | 18.75 Hours Per Week - Contract Until October 2027

Join our supportive Occupational Therapy Rehab Team!

If you're a Senior Occupational Therapist ready to make a measurable difference in rehabilitation outcomes across a diverse metro population, this job share role offers real scope to lead and grow. Join SA Health's commitment to exceptional patient care and embark on a rewarding career journey

About the role:

Reporting to the Director of Occupational Therapy, this role is responsible for the provision of comprehensive Occupational Therapy services to inpatient rehabilitation patients. The Occupational Therapist in this position requires broad clinical experience at a senior level in the occupational therapy management of patients with a wide range of illnesses and disabilities relevant to all rehabilitation areas including neurological and amputee patients and those with complex needs, and works as part of the multi-disciplinary rehab leadership team.

About you:

- Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
- Demonstrated ability to assume responsibility for the organisation and supervision of clinical Occupational Therapy services to a designated area as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- High levels of responsibility and organisational skills including the ability to effectively manage multiple, diverse and competing priorities. This includes the ability to supervise students, allied health assistants and junior staff.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate and lead change that results in improved outcomes.
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills which will enable you to successfully problem solve, resolve conflicts and engage in difficult conversations, whilst building and maintaining relationships.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Why SALHN?

- Develop and grow professionally: You will be offered opportunities for ongoing education tailored to individual disciplines and tailored to your needs as an individual - leading to more relevant and effective outcomes
- Work Local: Enjoy the benefits of spending less time travelling to work every day and gain a strong sense of purpose and fulfilment from directly contributing to the health and wellbeing of your local community
- Join a supportive team: Increase your job satisfaction by working in a friendly, collaborative team with access to approachable, flexible, and supportive colleagues and managers who respect and value your contribution, expertise and knowledge
- Team Culture: Be part of a supportive team culture which will actively seek your ideas and feedback on systems and practices, contributing to the new models of care and provision of services.
- Our Mission: To build a thriving community by consistently delivering reliable and respectful health care for, and with, all members of our community.
- How We Work: We support flexible work arrangements that help employees manage their work-life balance at all stages of their lives.

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Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 6th September 2026

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- We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click

to find out more about salary packaging. * 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.
- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the

in the workplace. * Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 940381

Advertised: 21 Aug 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 06 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time

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