At a Glance
- Tasks: Kickstart your OT career by conducting assessments and creating personalised intervention plans.
- Company: Join ACH Group, a leading not-for-profit supporting older South Australians for over 70 years.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary packaging, professional development funding, and structured support from day one.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with excellent career growth opportunities and peer learning.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older people while gaining broad clinical experience.
- Qualifications: Recent graduates or those graduating in 2026 with an Occupational Therapy degree are encouraged to apply.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Start your OT career with confidence, support and purpose at ACH Group
For more than 70 years, ACH Group has been supporting older South Australians to live good lives.
As a leading not-for-profit organisation, our 1,900+ people work across residential care, retirement living, home and community care, health and wellness, social experiences and corporate services to make a meaningful difference every day.
Location
Glenelg / Christie Downs (South-West) or Elizabeth South/Rostrevor (North-East)
Employment
Full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract
Graduating in 2026, or recently qualified? Build broad clinical experience while helping older people live well in their own homes.
Your first role should help you grow, not leave you to figure it out alone.
- Conduct holistic assessments and create person-centred intervention plans.
- Build capability in home modifications, equipment prescription, functional and cognitive assessment, rehabilitation and reablement.
- Work with functional, neurological and musculoskeletal presentations across community settings.
- Collaborate with Occupational Therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team, including case conferences.
- Help older people adapt to changes in function, achieve meaningful goals and remain safe and independent at home.
- Contribute to innovative projects, including technology-enabled care.
- Support from day one
- Structured graduate induction and an organised learning pathway.
- Weekly one-to-one clinical supervision with experienced senior clinicians.
- Group supervision, clinical tutorials and practical workshops.
- Peer learning and connection with other graduates.
- Professional development funding and ongoing CPD opportunities.
- A collaborative, learning-focused team that encourages questions.
- Experience across clinics, community settings and customers’ homes.
- Career opportunities within a large, growing not-for-profit organisation.
- Salary packaging.
- You will be a great fit if you
- Are graduating in 2026 or recently completed a Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy.
- Hold, or are eligible for, AHPRA registration.
- Are curious, reflective and motivated to keep learning.
- Enjoy building relationships and working in partnership with older people.
- Can work independently while actively seeking guidance and feedback.
- Practical requirements
- A current driver’s licence and access to a registered, insured vehicle.
- Ability to meet required aged care screening requirements.
- Have a satisfactory National Criminal History Record Check, no older than 12 months at commencement of employment.
Bring your questions, your ideas and your passion for helping older people live well.
ACH Group celebrates and encourages workforce diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, disability or any other basis.
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Occupational Therapist in Adelaide employer: ACH Group
ACH Group is an exceptional employer, dedicated to enriching the lives of older South Australians for over 70 years. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing and professional development, we offer a friendly and inclusive culture, comprehensive career growth opportunities, and unique benefits such as salary packaging and discounted health insurance. Join us at Colton Court in McLaren Vale, where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive work environment.
