Description
Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)
- The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville
- Salary AHP-2 $91,785 - $106,330 p.a. (pro rata) + super + salary packaging
- Temporary up to 26/2/27 and part-time working 18.75 hours per week
We Need You in Allied Health
Join over 2,600 allied health professionals at CALHN and play a vital role in delivering safe and connected world-class care across South Australia.
- Make a real difference across emergency, acute, rehabilitation, community, and mental health care settings.
- Thrive in a values-driven organisation that puts people first and is future focused.
- Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams that support innovation and professional growth.
- Be part of a leading health network shaping the future of health through care, research, and education.
Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN
About the Role
As a skilled occupational therapist, you will deliver services in our interdisciplinary hand therapy service working closely with the referring doctors or surgeons. You’ll deliver expert hand therapy assessment and interventions that restores movement, function and confidence. You’ll manage complex caseloads, build trusted patient links, and help shape quality care across hospital and outpatient settings. Join a supportive multidisciplinary team where your skills truly make a difference.
Key duties
The service provides hand therapy assessment and intervention to adult outpatients with a mix of acute trauma and chronic conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder.
This may include:
- pre and post surgical assessment and treatment
- hand injury management
- custom made thermoplastic splints
- compression garments
- rehabilitation post injury or surgery
- chronic hand condition management
- scar, burn and oedema management.
The role has opportunities to support students, our rotational AHP2 staff and allied health assistants. You will also contribute to service quality, learning and improvement
About You
You’re a skilled Hand Therapy Occupational Therapist who brings sound judgement, clear communication and a patient-centred approach. You enjoy teamwork, adapt with ease and take pride in safe, high-quality care that delivers real outcomes.
- Degree in Occupational Therapy with OTBA registration
- Hand therapy experience and skills across acute, rehab and community care
- Strong upper limb assessment and evidence-based practice
- Clear communicator with sound judgement and teamwork focus
- Organised, adaptable and confident in fast paced settings
Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter
In line with the new Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025 you’ll enjoy enhanced benefits that support you and your career.
- Salary packaging – up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
- Clinical collaboration – work with multidisciplinary teams to access a supportive network of clinicians with broad, shared expertise
- Safe connections – be part of a culture of safety and connectivity, focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements
- Professional development allowance - with structured development support
- Recognition & growth – celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN’s many sites
- Flexible work options – speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
- Paid leave – with leave loading for rest and recharge
- Health & fitness perks – discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
- Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program for you & your family
Diversity & Inclusion
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Application Information
Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required 929206 RD Hand therapy Occupational Therapist.pdf
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
Curious about this role?
Connect with
Lauren Gee, Acting Senior Manager OT -TQEH
Phone: +61 403 659 235
E-mail: lauren.gee@sa.gov.au
Applications close: Sunday, 8 March 2026
Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information
Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position
For further information and to apply visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/careers and search for Job Ref: 929206
