Clinical Senior Occupational Therapist in Adelaide

Join us as a Clinical Senior Occupational Therapist - Mental Health and provide clinical leadership across subacute services while supporting recovery-focused care!

Imagine living where your commute is short, your weekends are long, and your backyard is filled with breathtaking landscapes. The Flinders and Upper North region offers a lifestyle that blends career growth with endless adventure. Here, you’ll have more time for what matters most - whether that’s exploring the rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges, enjoying time on the water, connecting with friends, or simply embracing the serenity of regional living.

When you join us, you’re not just taking a job - you’re becoming part of a supportive, welcoming team committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. You’ll work across discipline-specific and multi-disciplinary teams, gaining experience in diverse settings that challenge and inspire you. We invest in your future through continuing education and professional development opportunities, so you can grow your skills and advance your career - all while making a real difference in the lives of people in our region.

Financial Incentive: You may be eligible for Regional and Locality allowance (where applicable) and salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.

Work-life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle and personal commitments.

Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Enjoy Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family, annual flu vaccinations, and access to confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.

Accommodation Assistance: Support may be available to make relocating easier (conditions apply).

About the Role: You will provide expert Occupational Therapy services within a multidisciplinary mental health setting, with a primary focus on subacute care. You will provide clinical leadership, professional supervision and mentoring to Occupational Therapy staff and students while supporting recovery-focused care for consumers across rural and remote South Australia. Position may be based at any FUNLHN Mental Health site.

• Recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and eligibility for full registration in Australia.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in Occupational Therapy, preferably within mental health and/or subacute care.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, supervision and clinical consultancy skills.
• Ability to contribute to service development, quality improvement and professional practice initiatives.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills within multidisciplinary and regional healthcare teams.

Want To Know More? Contact: Adrian Leet - Advanced Clinical Lead Occupational Therapy Mental Health, 7425 6113, adrian.leet@sa.gov.au

Please refer to the role description for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence. We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if you have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

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.

Application Closing Date: Monday 16th November 2026 - 11:55PM