Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Noarlunga Health Precinct - Occupational Therapy Salary $88,255.00 - $102,240.00 p.a. (Pro Rata) AHP1/2 | 0.4 FTE – 7 month contract available. Ignite Growth and Development: Occupational Therapist Position Available The Early Childhood and Family Service Occupational Therapist is an integral part of a multidisciplinary team working alongside Speech Pathologist and Therapeutic Care Staff providing assessment and developmental support services to children 0-4 years and their families in the Southern metropolitan region of Adelaide. Individual, joint and group work is offered to support developmental skills in children and their carers/families. This is a highly rewarding and fulfilling role within a supportive team of highly experienced Allied Health Professionals. This position is based at the Noarlunga Health Precinct. About the role: Reporting to the Allied Health Service Manager for Child Development Services and the Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead for Early Childhood and Family Services, some of your duties as the Occupational Therapist may involve: Utilising professional skills and judgement in the provision of a consultative service to team members and other local agencies regarding management of young children and their families. Utilising program evaluation and evidence based literature for improving programs and service delivery. Determining appropriate therapy goals in partnership with the patients carer/family. Please note: This position is multi-classed as either AHP1 or AHP2 and classification will be determined by qualifications and/or experience. About you: Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Previous experience working with young children and their families. Demonstrated ability to relate well to, work with and support children zero to pre-school age and their families from various cultures and backgrounds, often in complex vulnerable families. Demonstrated ability to critically and reflectively evaluate own work, and maintain own professional development to meet requirements. Ability to prioritise and organise complex caseloads under limited direction. Please see the attached Role Description for additional information. Want To Know More? Contact: Ali Chisholm, Occupational Therapist - EC&FS, (08)7425 8200, Alexandra.Chisholm@sa.gov.au Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Tuesday 27th May 2025 Attachments: 903020 AHP1 Occupational Therapist - Role Description.pdf 903020 AHP2 Occupational Therapist - Role Description.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines Applicant Information: 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 here 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 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: 903020
