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Occupational Therapist - Central Early Childhood and Families Services (CECFS)Job no: 927154Work type: Full timeLocation: Adelaide CBDCategories: Allied and Scientific HealthWomen''s and Children''s Health Network, Central Early Childhood & Families Service, North Adelaide 5006Salary AHP2, $91,785.00 - $106,330.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice BenefitsFull Time, temporary contract until 22 January 2027About WCHNJoin the Women''s and Children''s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia''s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We''re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence with our communities at the heart of everything we do.What WCHN Can Offer YouAccess to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)Free public transport to and from the Women''s and Children''s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.About the roleA child''s brain undergoes critical development during the first 4 years of life, developing critical skills for play, learning, speech and everything in between.Our Central Early Childhood and Families Service supports birth to preschool aged children when early signs of developmental delays have been identified. Our multi-disciplinary team provide developmental assessment and intervention to support these children and their families to achieve their developmental milestones, setting them up for success.Provide occupational therapy services to children with developmental delays, delivering assessments, therapy, and care in a multidisciplinary team. Work independently across community locations in Adelaide, liaising with families and agencies, managing caseloads, and making referrals to ensure integrated, high-quality care.Key duties of the roleDevelop, coordinate and implement high quality occupational therapy servicesProvide accurate assessment and evaluation of clients with a range of developmental delaysLiaise with families, staff and other local community services to provide an integrated approachAct as a clinical consultation resource to other staff members, agencies, and community groupsProvide clinical supervision and mentorship to students and early career cliniciansSkills and ExperienceAppropriate degree or equivalent qualification, which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.Ability to implement a range of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventionsAbility to make complex clinical decisionsDemonstrated ability to manage a complex and varied clinical workloadExperience with assessment, treatment and providing advice in the area of child developmentEnquiriesHenry BellAdministration [email protected] 6087Application informationTo learn more about this role including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:AHP2 - Occupational Therapist CECFS - Role Description - 927154.pdfImmunisation Requirements ChecklistApplicant Documents ChecklistThe South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. For more information on applying, visit SA Health Careers or the International Application Guide if applicable.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.Application Closing Date: Tuesday 10 February 2026 at 11:55pmAdvertised: 27 Jan 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight TimeApplications close: 10 Feb 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight TimeStay connected with us! Follow WCHN on LinkedIn to keep up to date with new job opportunities and the latest news from across our network. #J-18808-Ljbffr