Occupational Therapist ACRPC

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Modbury Hospital – MODBURY  SA  5092
• Salary: $73,710 - $89,981 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHP1
• Temporary Full-Time - up to 12 January 2029 (Multiple Positions)

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is excited to welcome our next cohort of Occupational Therapy Graduates in 2027. If you're within your first 18 months of practice and looking for a supportive, rewarding, and diverse start to your career, we'd love to hear from you.

At NALHN, you'll gain invaluable experience across a range of sub-acute services while being supported every step of the way by experienced clinicians and a well-established graduate program.

Our Occupational Therapy Graduate Program offers:

✅ Four diverse 8-month rotations across:

• Inpatient Rehabilitation
• Geriatric Services
• Community and In-The-Home Services
• Day Rehabilitation

✅ A highly regarded Multidisciplinary Graduate Program

• Structured onboarding and orientation
• Dedicated graduate development sessions
• Opportunities to connect and learn alongside fellow graduates across disciplines

✅ Regular clinical supervision and mentoring

• Individualised support from experienced senior clinicians
• Guidance to help build your confidence, clinical skills, and professional identity

✅ Ongoing professional development

• Access to in-house education programs
• Opportunities to attend external training and learning events

✅ Meaningful work from day one

• Work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Partner with medical, nursing, allied health and community services to deliver high-quality, person-centred care

✅ Excellent employee benefits

• Generous salary packaging
• Flexible working arrangements
• A workplace committed to your wellbeing and career growth

As an Occupational Therapist (AHP1), you will provide assessment, intervention, and care planning services to patients across NALHN, supporting individuals to achieve their health and wellbeing goals.

Working under the guidance of experienced clinicians, you'll develop your clinical expertise while delivering evidence-based, person-centred care. You may also contribute to the supervision and support of Allied Health Assistants and students.

We're seeking enthusiastic graduates who:

• Are passionate about helping people achieve meaningful outcomes
• Enjoy working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Are eager to learn, grow, and embrace new challenges
• Want to build a rewarding career in public health

To be eligible, applicants must hold a qualification that enables registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.

At NALHN, we're committed to helping our graduates thrive. You'll be supported to grow your skills, build professional confidence, and develop a strong foundation for a successful career in Occupational Therapy.

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 951356

Office of Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care

Phone: (08) 7321 4232

E-mail: Health.NALHNACRPCRecruitment@sa.gov.au 

16 October 2026 – 11.55PM

 951356 - Occupational Therapist - ACRPC - AHP1 - Role Description.pdf

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.

Advertised: 02 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 16 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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