Senior Occupational Therapist

• Acute Sites - The Royal Adelaide Hospital and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital 
• Salary   AHP-3  $112,139 - $120,284 p.a. (pro rata) + super + salary packaging
• Permanent, temporary, full-time and part-time positions available 

As part of one of South Australia's largest health networks, you'll join a connected and supportive OT community where your expertise is valued, your growth is encouraged, and your work makes a genuine difference every day.

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

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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 development
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to achieve great outcomes

Connect with Sarah Heard,  A/ Director CALHN OT

Phone: 0403 121 565
E-mail: sarah.heard@sa.gov.au

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

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required    941880 RD Senior Occupational Therapist.pdf
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

Applications close: 11:55 pm, Wednesday 14 October 2026

Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information

Recruitment agencies and third parties need not apply – we’ve got this covered

Advertised: 29 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 14 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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