Occupational therapy careers in Adelaide
Grow as an OT without having to work everything out alone.
Choose full-time or part-time work, help shape your caseload around your interests and receive regular clinical supervision as you grow.
We are hiring an Occupational Therapist
Early career to experienced OTs can apply.
Community and clinic based
Prospect, Mawson Lakes and Morphettville
Full-time or part-time, 0.6 to 1.0 FTE
$85,000 to $120,000 per year
This role may suit you if you are building clinical confidence or want more autonomy, clinical depth or a path towards supervision or leadership.
You do not need experience with every client group. Tell us what you enjoy and what you want to learn next.
How we work with people and each other
Our values describe what you can expect from the team and what we ask of each other.
Courage
Speak up, ask when you are unsure and do what is right, even when it feels uncomfortable.
Collaborative Spirit
Listen to different views, share useful information and help one another move the work forward.
Adaptability
Adjust when a person's needs or the setting changes, while keeping the purpose of the work clear.
Respect
Treat clients, families and colleagues with kindness, consideration and professionalism.
Proactivity
Notice what needs attention, take responsibility for your part and ask for help early.
What could working here look like for you?
Community work, support and development all shape the role. Here is what each looks like in practice.
Build a caseload around your interests
The practice works with children, young people, adults and older people. You do not need to work with every group. We discuss your experience and interests when shaping your caseload.
See possible practice areas
- Neurodivergent children, teenagers and adults
- Early childhood and Preschool Boost
- Intellectual and psychosocial disability
- Neurological conditions and acquired brain injury
- Functional Capacity Assessments
- Assistive technology and home modifications
- Support at Home and older adult practice
Bring complex work into supervision
Individual and group supervision, peer learning and informal case discussions help you think through more complex work. You also have a professional development allowance, paid PD leave and career planning.
As your practice develops, you may contribute to resources, service development or supervision. Progression does not have to mean managing people.
Work where everyday life happens
Appointments may take place in homes, schools, preschools, workplaces, the community or our clinic spaces in Prospect, Mawson Lakes and Morphettville.
Community work also includes travel, preparation, notes and communication. Mileage is reimbursed. The role includes a laptop, mobile phone allowance and access to Allied Health Assistants and mentors.
What you will need
You do not need experience with every client group or a fully mapped-out career plan.
- An Occupational Therapy qualification
- Current Ahpra registration, or eligibility before starting
- An Australian driver's licence and access to a vehicle
- Working with Children Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
Interested in the role?
Tell us where you are in your OT career and the work you would like to grow into. The form opens in Google Forms.
